MONTHLY REPORT
TO THE COMMUNITY
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014
Monthly Report November/December 2014
The Monthly Report to the Community summarises, for the information of the community
and other interested stakeholders, all of the many activities of the Shire for the
preceding month, ranging from policy development and implementation through to
service delivery, the provision of infrastructure, and the Shire’s financial position.
Given the scope of the Shire’s wide ranging activities, there is a great deal to report.
Every effort is made to provide information in a readily understandable, easy-to-read
form.
Any resident, ratepayer or other stakeholder seeking further information should contact
the relevant Shire manager or director, or in the first instance can contact:
Todd Trimble
Manager Communications
Ph. 5950 1200
Monthly Report November/December 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Performance Executive Summary
- Strategic Planning
- Statutory Planning
- Environment Protection and Community Safety
- Economic Development
- Director Sustainable Environment
- Infrastructure Strategy
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Infrastructure Project Management
- Renewable Resources
- Director Sustainable Infrastructure
- Child, Youth and Family Care
- Aged and Disability Services
- Recreation and Leisure
- Libraries, Arts and Culture
- Social Planning and Community Development
- Director Sustainable Communities
- Corporate Planning and Projects
- Communications
- Team Support and Development
- Governance and Corporate Support
- Property & Valuation
- Information Services
- Finance
- Director Sustainable Organisation
Allan Cowley
Bruce Rendall
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Capital Works Overview
Craig Cinquegrana
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Priority Works Overview
Various
69
Priority Projects Overview
Various
72
Asset Conversion Program
Yasmin Woods
80
Financial Statements
- Standard Statement of Financial Performance (Income
Statement)
- Net Cost Statement
- Standard Statement of Cash Flows
- Standard Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
- Standard Statement of Capital Works
- Corporate Performance Statement
Geoff Emberson
Key Financial Status Indicators
- Borrowings
Geoff Emberson
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Niall Sheehy
Claire Smith
Shane Murphy
Stephen Chapple
Davey Smith
Niall McDonagh
Craig Cinquegrana
Sophia Schyschow
Alison Leighton
Robin Adams
Jenny Van Riel
Peter Gore
Geoff Carson
Jenny Macaffer
Rob Macindoe
Tracey Limpens
Todd Trimble
John Rankine
Tony Beynon
Yasmin Woods
Mike Foreshew
Geoff Emberson
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Monthly Report November/December 2014
STRATEGIC PLANNING
NOVEMBER
STRATEGIC LAND USE PLANNING
• Housing and Settlement Strategy – Council’s demographic consultant firm id. Consultants have
recently provided further information on population growth and on this basis the housing
projections are being reviewed.
• Implementation of the new Residential Zones – the scope of this project is being reviewed
having regard to the report by the (former) Minister’s Standing Advisory Committee on this
subject.
COASTAL PLANNING
• Mornington Harbour Precinct Plan – Council adopted this Plan on 24 November 2014. Council
also adopted the related plan for the Mornington Pier Forecourt redevelopment. Tendering of
the Forecourt Plan works is due to occur February/March 2015 with construction starting in April
2015.
• Safety Beach Coastal Management Plan - a Draft Plan has been prepared.
A report
recommending exhibition and further consultation is envisaged to be presented to Council in
February/March 2015.
• Rye Foreshore Landscape Master Plan - Consultants have been appointed to prepare the Plan.
A comprehensive community consultation program will commence in mid-January.
• Mornington Football Disaster Memorial Park – improvement works have been halted due to the
discovery of items of potential Aboriginal Cultural Heritage significance. This matter is under
review by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
• Mills Beach Landscape Master Plan – construction plans for area upgrade and beach access
have been finalised. Stage 1 works are expected to commence in March 2015.
NATURAL SYSTEMS PLANNING
• Tootgarook Wetland Management Strategy - Draft Consultant Report on Wetland Values and
Ecological Character Description (feasibility of RAMSAR listing) has been received and is under
review as an input into the Strategy.
• Tootgarook Wetland Environmental Monitoring Project - Melbourne Water and Council have
jointly commissioned the consultant firm Jacobs SKM to undertake this project.
• Port Phillip and Western Port Biosphere Foundation - Annual General Meeting - officer input
provided for a new project on water management, utilising Watsons Creek as a case study.
• Mornington Peninsula Biodiversity Conservation Plan - the brief for this project was completed
in consultation with the Natural Systems Team.
URBAN DESIGN
• Mornington Laneways Strategy – the consultant firm Hansen Partnership has completed a
report in consultation with the Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders, officers and the
Design Advisory Panel. This report is to be presented to Council for consideration in February
2015.
HERITAGE
• Mornington Peninsula Heritage Study Review – Stage 2 (Dromana, Rosebud and Rye) –
heritage consultancy firm Context has been appointed for this project. The identification of sites
for further heritage assessment has commenced.
• Rosebud Sound Shell – preliminary investigations for the preparation of a Conservation
Management Plan have been completed in consultation with the National Trust. Information is
being sought about Council’s duty of care in preventing access to the roof of the sound shell
prior to planning modifications to restore it to a more original and attractive state.
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• Collins Settlement Site Management Plan (2002) - a review of the management plan has been
commenced in conjunction with Parks Victoria and other relevant community stakeholder
groups.
• Police Point cottages - design and advisory work continues in support of re-modelling,
refurbishing and conservation works on the various cottages.
AMENDMENTS, PLANNING SCHEME REVIEW AND STATUTORY PLANNING REFERRALS
• Amendment C174 (part 3): Heritage items (completion of the Heritage Review for Area 1 – Mt
Eliza, Mornington and Mt Martha) - Council adopted this amendment on 24 November for
submission to the Minister for Planning for approval.
• Amendment C161: Yaringa Boat Harbour - documents have been submitted to the Department
of Planning to commence exhibition process in early January. Panel hearing scheduled for May
2015.
• Amendment C184: various items – this amendment has been placed on exhibition with closing
date of 9 January 2015. The items include: a rezoning of South East Water owned land in
Kanya Road, Mount Eliza, for residential development and a change to the Design and
Development Overlay controls for land on the north side of Bungower Road, Mornington, to
facilitate a low density residential development proposal.
• Referrals from statutory planning – 18 referrals were received and 13 were completed.
• Demolition requests – 30 requests were received and 28 were completed in terms of heritage
assessment. No heritage issues were raised by the applications received.
DECEMBER
STRATEGIC LAND USE PLANNING
• Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan – Council adopted this Plan on 8 December.
• Dromana Township Plan – the consultant firm Hansen Partnership has been appointed for this
project. As a first step an Issues Paper for community consultation is to be completed. This is
anticipated to be completed in February/March 2015.
• Rosebud Activity Centre Structure Plan, Rosebud Activity Centre Urban Design Framework and
Rosebud Coastal Management Plan – these adopted policy documents are being reviewed for
Council’s consideration, having regard to recent Council resolutions in relation to the Southern
Peninsula Aquatic Centre.
COASTAL PLANNING
• Hastings South Coastal Management Plan - Council adopted this Plan on 8 December and has
referred the document to DEPI for approval.
• Jetty Road (Rosebud) Precinct Master Plan – the exhibition period for public comment closed
on 22 December. Submissions are being reviewed and will be reported to Council early in
2015.
• Foreshore Advisory Groups – a combined meeting of the three Foreshore Advisory Groups in
the Briars Ward was held to discuss issues of common interest.
• Carraar Creek Lane coastal path – a Public Meeting was held regarding current issues and
investigations in relation to the path, which has been closed due to a landslip.
• Mornington Harbour Precinct – plans are being prepared for replacement of the bluestone toilets
in conjunction with the Pier Forecourt redevelopment project.
• Hastings boat ramp extension and deepening – Expressions of Interest have been invited from
suitably qualified consultants to undertake a feasibility study for this project.
NATURAL SYSTEMS PLANNING
• Mornington Peninsula Biodiversity Conservation Plan – Expressions of Interest have been
invited from suitably qualified consultants. The closing date is 29 January 2015.
• Tootgarook Wetland Management Strategy – a combined Government, Agency and Community
Stakeholders meeting was held on Friday 12 December. This forum included two key
presentations, the first by Ms Cassie Price, from WetlandCare Australia (Regional Manager,
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Ballina Region, NSW), and the second, led by Co-design Studio and Hands On Learning, with
the Rosebud Secondary College and Eastbourne Primary School students presenting on the
Rosebud West Wetlands Reserve Upgrade project: Engaging local young people.
• Planning Permit P06/2870 for 1225 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza (Norman Lodge) Implementation of Permit Conditions for the creation of two Coastal Reserves and the transfer
of these to Council has been finalised, including arrangements for receipt of land titles and
transfer of $250K from permit holder to Council for management of reserves for 10 years.
URBAN DESIGN
• Beleura Hill Neighbourhood Character Study and Design Guidelines – Council adopted the
Beleura Hill Design Guidelines (developed with assistance from planning consultant firm Tract)
on 8 December 2014.
• Streetscape Design Framework for High Street in Hastings – the landscape architecture firm
Aspect Studios have undertaken an initial round of community engagement and are now
preparing a Draft Design Framework for further consultation.
• A Design Advisory Panel workshop was held on 9 December 2015 to review and discuss a
proposal for an aged care facility at 1497 -1505 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud. The DAP report
has been completed.
HERITAGE
• Mornington Peninsula Heritage Study Review – Stage 2 (Dromana, Rosebud and Rye) - officers
have completed a report on a street by street heritage survey of the study area, (excluding three
smaller areas to be surveyed by consultants). Context Consultants are continuing preliminary
identification of sites for further assessment.
• The next round of heritage grant applications have been received and assessed. Most
applicants have been asked to provide additional information about the scope and detail of
works proposed, so that funds can be allocated most fairly and with optimal heritage benefit.
• Sorrento (Heritage) Design Guidelines - officers are pursuing finalisation of the guidelines for
consideration by Council.
PLANNING SCHEME REVIEW AND STATUTORY PLANNING REFERRALS
• Amendment C176 Part 2: general items including re- zoning of land at 70 Mountain View Road,
Mount Eliza – Council adopted the Amendment on 8 December for submission to the Minister
for Planning for approval.
• Amendment C188: including Bittern Design and Development Overlay (to recognise the low
density residential edge of the Bittern township) and Tootgarook Wetland Environmental
Significance Overlay. Council resolved to seek authorisation to exhibit the amendment on
15 December.
• Quadrennial Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme Review - Council adopted the Review on
15 December for submission to the Minister for Planning for approval.
• Referrals from statutory planning – 19 referrals were received and 25 were completed.
• Demolition requests – 33 requests were received and 44 were completed in terms of heritage
assessment. No heritage issues were raised by the applications received.
Financially, there is a positive variance primarily resulting from vacant positions, staff leave and
lower than projected consultant costs.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast
Month
(150)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Actual Variance Forecast
Month
Month
Y.T.D
(155)
(5)
(952)
3
Actual Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
(847)
105
Budget Forecast Variance
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(1,920) (1,911)
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STATUTORY PLANNING
NOVEMBER 2014
Planning Applications
Council received 180 planning applications in November and decided 193 planning applications.
As of the end of the month, 712 planning applications remain in hand.
Of the applications decided, 73% of applications were decided within the statutory timeframe,
exceeding the Unit’s monthly target of 65% of applications to be decided in time and exceeding the
State average of 64%.
The statutory planning unit operates with 4 planning teams and a planning support team.
Team North
Team East
Team South
Team Central
(Fast Track)
Applications received
34
32
30
77
Applications determined
35
39
17
71
% within time
60
63
70
76
% within 60 and 80 days
20
13
7
-
Planning Support:
The Planning Support team received a total of 3552 telephone calls in the month of November. Of
these, 88% (target is 80%) of calls were answered within twenty seconds and 99% (target is 95%)
of calls were answered within two minutes. The team also serviced approximately 647 counter
enquiries this month. During November, the Planning Support team completed 94% (target is 85%)
of the workload in time for the month.
Planning S72 Amendment Applications
Council received 32 applications under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act to amend
planning permits in November and decided 31 planning amendment applications. 105 planning
amendment applications remain in hand.
Secondary Consent Applications
Council received 26 planning amendment applications in November and decided 33 planning
amendment applications. 40 secondary consent applications remain in hand.
Significant Applications
P14/0951: 785 - 786 Esplanade, Mornington - 3 commercial premises on the ground floor, with 9
apartments above including basement car parking. The application has concluded advertising with
1 objection received.
P04/2936: 1254 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza - The amendment application seeks approval for a 34
bed increase to the existing 90 bed aged care facility at the site (George Vowell Aged Care
Facility). Advertising concluded. No objections have been received.
P14/1925: 16 Graf Road, Somerville - Use and develop the land for a retirement village. The
application proposes 11 separate buildings (a mix of 2 and 3 storey buildings) comprising a total of
233 living units. Further information has been requested.
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Proposed Development Plan – RACV Cape Schanck Resort - This is a request for approval of the
Development Plan, which will facilitate the proposed redevelopment of the clubhouse and
accommodation rooms at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort. The proposed Development Plan is
currently being exhibited.
VCAT
P13/1992: Arthurs Seat State Park, Purves Road, Arthurs Seat - The Tribunal determined to
uphold Council’s original decision to grant a permit, but with varied conditions stemming from the
various expert evidence presented to the Tribunal during the course of the hearing. These
primarily related to conditions around emergency management and operation of the facility during
times of high fire risk, vegetation offsets, noise, and reduced hours of operation in the evening
period.
DECEMBER 2014
Planning Applications
Council received 202 planning applications in December and decided 205 planning applications.
As of the end of the month, 651 planning applications remain in hand.
Of the applications decided, 70% of applications were decided within the statutory timeframe,
exceeding the Unit’s monthly target of 65% of applications to be decided in time and exceeding the
State average of 64%.
The statutory planning unit operates with 4 planning teams and a planning support team.
Team North
Team East
Team South
Team Central
(Fast Track)
Applications received
58
40
44
55
Applications determined
43
35
38
72
% within time
70
46
63
79
% within 60 and 80 days
12
31
11
7
Planning Support:
The Planning Support team received a total of 2941 telephone calls in the month of December. Of
these, 92% (target is 80%) of calls were answered within twenty seconds and 99% (target is 95%)
of calls were answered within two minutes. The team also serviced approximately 598 counter
enquiries this month.
During December the Planning Support team completed 95% of tasks within timeframe (target is
85%). This team target was achieved 10 of the 12 months in 2014.
Planning S72 Amendment Applications
Council received 33 applications under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act to amend
planning permits in December and decided 41 planning amendment applications. 108 planning
amendment applications remain in hand.
Secondary Consent Applications
Council received 29 planning amendment applications in December and decided 31 planning
amendment applications. 36 secondary consent applications remain in hand.
Significant Applications
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P14/0951: 785 - 786 Esplanade, Mornington
The application proposes the re-development of the “Harba” restaurant site on the Esplanade. The
application is for the development of 9 apartments, 3 commercial premises on the ground floor and
basement car parking. The application has concluded advertising and 1 objection has been
received.
P14/1654 - 428 & 430 Racecourse Road, Mornington
The application seeks approval for the development of a residential village comprising 32 dwellings
(for people with disabilities) and a ‘wellbeing’ centre located to the front of the site. The wellbeing
centre will service the existing retirement village on the opposite side of Racecourse Road and the
wider community. The application is on advertising until 7 January 2015.
P14/1931 – 120 Nepean Highway, Dromana
The application seeks approval for the construction of a supermarket (ALDI), associated
advertising signage and alteration of access to Nepean Highway. The application is on advertising
until 6 January 2015 and two (2) objections have been received. Referrals have also been
undertaken for the application.
VCAT
P13/1969: 57-59 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
This is an application for review against Council’s decision to refuse to grant a permit for the
development of a shop and six (6) dwellings, together with carparking variation and vegetation
removal. No hearing has been set at the time of this report.
P13/1830: 3080 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento
This is an application for review against conditions for the development of the land for a dwelling,
vegetation removal and associated works. One of the key matters in dispute involves how the
viewing cone from the Eastern Sisters lookout is to be defined. The resolution of this issue may
necessitate a Practice Day hearing before a legal member of the Tribunal. No hearing date has
been set at the time of this report.
VCAT's new approach in the Planning and Environment List
VCAT is changing its approach to listing matters in the Planning and Environment List. The main
change is that parties will get a date for their hearing and a date for any compulsory conference or
mediation at the outset of their proceeding, giving them certainty about timelines and more time to
prepare.
On 2 February 2015, VCAT will introduce new initiating orders for all matters in the Planning and
Environment List. The orders will specify the dates for hearing and any compulsory conference.
The orders will also make it clear what each party or agency needs to do, and by what date.
Currently, parties are not advised of these dates and processes until further down the track. Parties
will have more time to prepare for hearings, organise for witnesses or experts to attend, engage
advocates, and amend plans.
Financially, the year to date favourable variance of $190k is largely a result of less legal expenses
($135k) and external consultants ($28k) spent than forecast. These forecasts will be reviewed and
adjusted as part of the Mid Year Review.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month Month
Y.T.D
(304)
(220)
84 (2,178)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(1,988)
190 (4,145) (4,108)
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
November/December
FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
November
• Fire Prevention Officers and Shire Rangers inspected over 5,000 properties and issued over
1,600 Fire Prevention Notices directing property owners to undertake fire hazard works.
•
The team delivered Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) training at the new Mornington Civic
Reserve Recreation Centre. Familiarisation of the new ERC trailer was undertaken; this trailer
allows the Shire to set up a relief centre at any location.
•
Shire Officers attended a regional workshop in November hosted by Emergency Management
Victoria (EMV) to discuss capability and development across different agencies involved in
emergency management.
December
• Fire Restrictions are now in force and it is expected that the fire danger period will run from
Monday 8 December 2014 until Friday 1 May 2015. The lighting of fires is prohibited without a
permit and extreme caution is necessary throughout the Fire Danger Period.
•
The Mayor, Councillor Bev Colomb, officially handed over a new 105,000 litre water tank for
fire-fighting purposes to the Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades of Red Hill and Main Ridge.
The Shire funded water tank, located on Arthurs Seat Road Red Hill, provides the hinterland
brigades with an accessible, strategically positioned source of water in an area where
reticulated water is not available. The Shire has also upgraded facilities at existing strategic
water points at Pindara Road Arthurs Seat and Old Main Creek Road Main Ridge.
•
The Mornington Peninsula Shire in partnership with the CFA, Parks Victoria, VicRoads and
Victoria Police hosted a multi-agency community fire engagement day on Saturday
6 December 2014 at the Rye Civic Hall from 10am until 2pm.
•
On Monday 15 December 2014 the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted its Roadsides
Fire Management Plan. This plan is a five year scheduled program of additional roadside fire
management works for Shire managed roads and categorises the roads for fire management
purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
November
• The renewal of registration for the Shire’s 2015 food and health businesses is almost complete.
1566 invitations to renew were issued and 85% have been returned to date. All premises must
renew their registration before 31 December 2014. Final reminders will be sent out on
15 December 2014.
•
The Environmental Health Team undertook 80 Food Safety Assessments of fixed food
businesses and 20 assessments of temporary food businesses.
The team processed 16
applications and 237 Statements of Trade via the online registering system known as
Streatrader.
•
Best Bites is a Mornington Peninsula Shire program that recognises the most outstanding local
food businesses in the area of food safety, healthy eating, sustainability and access for all.
The winner of this award was the Hummingbird Eco Retreat, Red Hill for its excellence in
nutrition and healthy eating, tobacco and liquor compliance, waste and recycling, energy and
water efficiency, and access for all. Winners were presented with their awards at the
24 November Council meeting.
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•
The Shire was successful in obtaining funding from Department of Environment and Primary
Industries (DEPI) for a boat wastewater pump station to be installed on the pier near
Mornington Yacht Club in 2015.
•
In conjunction with the Environment Protection Authority, the Environmental Health Team is
commencing a risk assessment of Rye beach to determine possible sources of bacterial
contamination detected last summer.
December
• The Environmental Health Team undertook 152 Food Safety Assessments of fixed food
businesses and 42 assessments of temporary food businesses.
The team processed 61
applications and 394 Statements of Trade via the online registering system known as
Streatrader.
•
The Environmental Health Team have assisted the Department Of Health and Human Services
and Consumer Affairs in contacting all business that we are aware of that sell bath milk
(unpasteurised milk) and provided the current information on its danger and reminding them
that it is illegal to sell unpasteurised milk for human consumption.
•
The Environment Protection Authority’s Victoria summer time water quality forecasting service,
‘Beach Report’ and ‘Yarra Watch’, began on Monday 1 December 2014.
Forecasts
are
updated
twice
a
day
on
the
Victorian
government’s
http://www.cleaneryarrabay.vic.gov.au/ website. The results are based on beach monitoring
data, predicted weather conditions, weekly samples, pollution and other events such as algal
blooms and fish deaths.
Poor water quality can affect health and become a safety issue for swimmers and this
service provides timely and accurate water quality alerts and information to the general public.
STATUTORY BUILDING
November
• The Municipal Building Surveyor attended four structural fires and three vehicle impacts into
building incidents out of work hours. All of the buildings suffered significant structural damage,
but thankfully no serious injuries were sustained.
•
The team received 76 new complaints of illegally constructed buildings during November, the
investigations have commenced with a number of formal notices served on property owners to
remedy these breaches.
December
• On Monday 5 December 2014 the Statutory Building Team were called to an early morning
emergency in Blairgowrie where a 20 tonne garbage truck had accidently rolled into the rear of
a café.
Once onsite, officers assessed the damage and managed the immediate installation of
temporary propping to ensure the side brick wall and roof of the building remained stable, while
carefully directing the removal of the damaged rear wall with an excavator.
SHIRE RANGERS
November
• The Shire Ranger Team dealt with 861 reactive cases over the past month. In addition to this,
the proactive fire prevention program commenced this month where the Shire Ranger Team
undertook 5,000 inspections of private land to assess the need to issue a Fire Prevention
Notice.
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December
• The Shire Ranger Team dealt with 1042 reactive cases over the past month. In addition to this,
the proactive fire prevention program continues with re-inspections of notices issued last
month.
•
The traffic management program has multiple teams of officers working across the Peninsula
seven days a week focusing on the busiest areas. With the increasing amount of traffic leadiing
into the holiday period, the aim of the program is to ensure traffic turnover within the timed
areas of the central business districts, as well as ensuring safety is not compromised by drivers
parking in no stopping areas.
•
A proactive beach patrol program commenced this month. The aim of the program is to visit
foreshores and reserves under Shire management to educate and engage with the community
who are walking their dogs along beaches with regard to animal regulations.
COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER
November
• 132 dogs were impounded and 111 of these dogs were reunited with their owners due to being
microchipped. Five dogs went to our rescue group’s partners who will now arrange for the
appropriate vet care and seek a permanent home for them. 42 cats were impounded and
unfortunately only five of these cats were returned to their owners. Eighteen cats were taken to
our rescue group partners for rehoming.
•
Special Project (DRIP initiative)
Two Shire Rangers ran an educational training program to Community Care Workers that
focused on animal behaviour traits. The aim is to help staff prevent and reduce the risk of dog
bite incidents for the Shire’s Home and Community Care (HACC) Team. This is a great
example of cross team unity and internal training at minimal cost.
December
• A typically busy Shelter becomes even busier during December with 130 dogs impounded.
Pleasingly 92 of these dogs were reunited with their owners due to either being Council
registered and/or microchipped. Twenty dogs went to our rescue group partners who will now
arrange for the appropriate vet care and seek a permanent home for them; a fantastic result
with only one dog having to be euthanized. Ninety-one cats were impounded and unfortunately
only 14 of these cats were returned to their owners. An amazing 23 cats were taken to our
rescue group partners for rehoming and it was disappointing that 19 cats had to be euthanised
due to very poor health.
Special recognition to our rescue group partners this month, Forever Friends; Pointer Rescue;
Labrador Rescue; Homeless Hounds; Staffords in Need; Down Under Dog Rescue; Australian
Working Dog Rescue; Australian Animal Protection Society at Keysborough; Peninsula Cat
Rescue; Sweet Shepherd Rescue; Rescue A Cat and Peninsula Vet Care at Dromana.
PLANNING COMPLIANCE
November
• Local traders were concerned when a food vendor set up 4-5 mobile food vans on vacant land
in the Commercial 1 zone in Rye. The Planning Compliance Team and Environmental Health
Team investigated and found that the vendor is complying with the Food Act and advised the
operator what was permitted on site without a planning permit whilst advising him to remove
the non-compliant items. Three teams from Sustainable Environment (Planning Compliance,
Environment Health and Economic Development) held a public meeting to provide information
to the traders and hear their concerns.
•
The Planning Compliance Team tackled an ongoing issue of vegetation removal along the
foreshore in the Rye East area. Information was mailed out to residents and advisory signage
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was installed in the affected areas. Officers have also had productive conversations with some
nearby campers about this issue.
•
Real Estate signage remains an ongoing compliance issue across the Mornington Peninsula.
The Planning Compliance Team continue to issue $1,444 fines to various real estate
companies who fail to comply with the allowances under the Mornington Peninsula Planning
Scheme.
December
• The Planning Compliance Team communicated with residents and business operators in
relation to the Rye Food Truck Park and the use of this site. The site can be used for the
purpose of selling ‘food and drink’ without the need for a planning permit as it is within the
Commercial 1 Zone. Council has been closely monitoring the site for any amenity impacts.
The site has been well kept and there have not been any amenity impacts found so far.
•
•
Two unpaid infringement notices for illegal real estate signs led to two prominent real estate
agencies facing charges in the Dromana Magistrates Court. Neither agency appeared at their
respective proceeding and the matters were heard in their absence. Both agencies were found
guilty and fined, one $2,500 and the other $4,500. Both parties have applied to the court for a
re-hearing. Unfortunately some agencies continue to breach the signage allowance, which
causes unfair competition and amenity issues for the affected areas.
A local tree lopper pleaded guilty in the Dromana Magistrates Court to multiple charges
relating to the illegal removal of several trees on a private property in the Balnarring area. The
individual was fined and convicted for the offence and was ordered to pay fines and costs of
$11,000. The landowner involved also faced separate enforcement action and has been
ordered to remediate the land.
SCHOOL CROSSINGS
November and December
• The school year is coming to a close. The Shire’s Children’s Crossing Supervisors are enjoying
the final year celebrations with many of them being an integral part of the students’ end of year
celebrations. Many of the supervisors have participated in the orientation programs for the
2015 prep classes, helping to teach them to safely cross the road.
EPaCS ADMINISTRATION
November and December
• The administration Team are taking about 1,000 calls per week mainly related to the fire
prevention season, food and health business registrations and statutory building processes. At
this time of year there is a pre-Christmas rush on building permit processes as the community
attempt to finalise projects and to coincide with the major house selling season on the
Peninsula.
Financially, the favourable variance is due to greater than predicted income from infringements
and statutory building income.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(182)
(413)
(231) (2,352)
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10
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(2,097)
256 (5,339) (5,259)
80
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NOVEMBER
Dromana Visitor Information Centre (DVIC) relocation
The Tourism Team relocated back into their Dromana building following the roof repairs and
refurbishment of the interior to meet OH&S requirements as well as Disability Access standards.
Industry Update
110 businesses attended the annual tourism industry update address provided by Tracey Cooper
and the Board members of the MP Regional Tourism Board. Tracey outlined the past 12 months
achievements and future marketing directions.
Trip Planner
As part of the tourism industry new initiatives, a Trip Planner has been installed on the
visitmorningtonpeninsula.org website with animated characters in the ‘Findyourway’ campaign.
MP Conference Bureau [MPCB]
Representatives of the MPCB attended the Executive Assistant Network Congress in Melbourne
and promoted our region for the business events market to 120 delegates. These delegates are
key contacts for business events/conferences, a market segment our industry is keen to tap.
Small Rural Landholder Network [SRLN]
Our Rural Business Officer, Gillian Stewart, arranged two workshops for the network over the past
six weeks. 70 farmers/landholders attended the workshops on weed management and an on
farm/demonstration site field walk. These workshops assist our landholders to manage their land
sustainably.
Food Industry Advisory Body [FIAB]
FIAB has now endorsed the industry supported Certified Trade Mark [CTM] for the regional
provenance food branding project. The rules applying to the CTM are also finalised and the CTM
will be lodged with the ACCC prior to Christmas.
Frankston MP Business Breakfast
160 business people attended the breakfast to hear Carolyn Creswell, owner of Carman’s Foods,
tell the remarkable success story of her company.
Rye Business Association
EDU is continuing to support the development of a Rye Business Association. There have been
two trader meetings to date and EDU are confident of the group eventually forming an incorporated
business association to represent all traders on relevant issues in the town.
Basketball Tournament
EDU supported the 28th Southern Peninsula Junior Basketball Tournament. 340 teams competed
with 3,400 players and a further 4,000 parents and friends attending the three day event. 75% of
the teams come from outside the region, providing a great economic stimulus in the ‘off peak’
period of tourism.
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DECEMBER
TOURISM
Visitor Services
Visitor Centre Activities
The team welcomed and trained six new volunteers to provide customer service in the Visitor
Centre.
Visitation Statistics
The Regional Booking Service saw an increase of 7% on bookings made against December last
year, with the value of accommodation increasing 20.5% to $54.5k.
Walk in visitors decreased by 34% to 3783 whilst phone calls for assistance have increased slightly
by 2% from 1,216 to 1,240.
Industry Workshops
Fire Ready Workshop Series
The Mornington Peninsula Tourism Fire Ready workshop series was awarded the 2014 Victorian
CFA Industry and Service Award at a ceremony held on 4 December 2014.
Regional Social Media Integration
Two workshops were held on 11 December 2014 with 45 attendees from the tourism industry,
integrating the regional tourism website with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
P&O Cruises
A December briefing with 100 people was run by P&O Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent to inform
businesses and emergency service personnel of the arrival of the cruise liners on 24 February.
EDU has met with the Western Port Harbour Master to prepare back up plans in the event stormy
weather makes berthing at Mornington too risky. Stony Point will be the backup location.
Business Events
The Mornington Peninsula Conference Bureau has been rebranded as ‘Business Events
Mornington Peninsula’ to better align with industry standards and market demand. A new logo and
Meeting Planners Guide have been developed and will be launched at the Asia Pacific Incentives
and Meetings Expo (AIME) in February 2015.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Marine Precincts Strategy
Public submissions have been collated and analysed. The final version of the strategy will be
presented to Council in February or March 2015 for adoption.
Hastings Fish Shed
The shed has been stripped and renovations are underway for the establishment of a Visitor
Information Centre.
Small Rural Landholder Network (SRLN)
The final MP Farmer Discussion group for 2014 was held at ‘Ke Warra’, Moorooduc with 35
people. Technical discussions focused on cattle husbandry, pasture production with alternative
fertilisers, as well as cattle herd genetics.
Food Industry Advisory Body (FIAB)
The Certified Trade Mark (CTM) application for Mornington Peninsula Produce was lodged prior to
Christmas which is a major milestone for Action 1 of the Local Food Strategy.
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Technical Fact Sheet series
A rural land use focused fact sheet series is currently being scoped and will commence production
in early 2015. A number of local agribusiness technical advisers will provide local content for the
fact sheet series, which will target both new and established landholders. Themes for the
publication include:
• Soils
• Water
• Pastures
• Rural land management
• Strategic land use planning
• Matching landscape and land use capability
• On-Farm business diversification, and
• Niche enterprises
Nursery Industry Audit
Scoping work for this project will continue in January 2015 to identify a key stakeholder
engagement strategy to be undertaken in February. Timeline for completion of the audit is 30 April
2015.
Small Business Mentoring Sessions
17 SBMS clinics have been scheduled for 2015 with the first sessions on 10 March and last
session on 20 October. These free clinics offer local businesses a 45 minute 1:1 session with a
professional business mentor.
Digital Enterprise workshops
Nine Digital Enterprise workshops have been booked for 2015 between March and November.
These free workshops will help get our businesses ready to participate fully in the Digital Economy.
In addition, 1 on 1 business mentoring will be offered to participants.
Financially, there are no issues and the EOY position will be as forecast.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(128)
(141)
(13)
(817)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
13
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(807)
10 (1,690) (1,674)
16
DIRECTOR - SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
NOVEMBER
The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C180 RACV Resort Cape Schanck. The next
step includes formal public notice of the proposed revised Developer Plans, including proposals for
the provision of reticulated sewerage infrastructure, and subsequent review of any submissions
received.
Council adopted both the Mornington Harbour Precinct Plan and the Mornington Pier Forecourt
Plan. With further funding support from Parks Victoria, Council will upgrade the access and
forecourt area with the pier redevelopment project. Construction is expected to take place in April
2015.
More than 4000 properties have been inspected as part of Council’s Fire Prevention Inspection
Program during this month, supported by the Shire Rangers and Emergency Management teams.
Congratulations to all those businesses who have partaken in the 2014 Best Bites program. This
program recognises the most outstanding local food businesses in the area of food safety, healthy
eating, sustainability and access for all.
Council received 180 planning applications and decided 193 planning applications this month. Of
the applications decided, 73% were decided in the statutory timeframe for November 2014,
exceeding the unit’s monthly target of 65% of applications to be decided in time for the eighth
consecutive month. 12% of applications were decided in 61 - 80 days, 4% of applications decided
in 81-100 days and 11% of applications decided in 101 days plus.
Council received 32 planning amendment applications this month and decided 31 planning
amendment applications.
The planning support team received a total of 3552 telephone calls and 647 counter enquiries this
month.
The Shire Ranger team dealt with 861 reactive cases during this month.
At the Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board annual Industry Update, the recently
completed Destination Management Plan was presented to the industry. The new and innovative
‘Find Your Way’ trip planner was officially launched. For further details please visit:
www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
DECEMBER
Council adopted the Beleura Hill Neighbourhood Character Study and Design Guidelines, Hastings
Town Centre Structure Plan and the Hastings South Coastal Management Plan.
Council received 202 planning applications and decided 205 planning applications this month. Of
the applications decided, 70% were decided in the statutory timeframe. This represents 11 out of
the 12 consecutive months where we exceeded the 65% target.
From February 2015 VCAT will introduce new orders for all matters in the Planning and
Environment List, specifying the dates for hearings and any compulsory conference.
Several tourism industry workshops were held during December, including preparing the industry
for the first P&O cruise ship visiting Mornington on 24 February 2015.
Fire restrictions are in force until Friday 1 May 2015. Council adopted its Roadsides Fire
Management Plan, a five year scheduled program of additional roadside fire management works
for Shire managed roads.
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The Shire Ranger team responded to 1042 cases during December 2014. Collectively, the Shire’s
Fire Prevention and Emergency Management officers and the Ranger team inspected over 5000
properties and issued over 1600 Fire Prevention Notices.
Financially, the Sustainable Environment Group budget is tracking to forecast.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(37)
(29)
8
(237)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
15
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(225)
12
(471)
(471)
0
INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY
NOVEMBER REPORT
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
Peninsula Transport Assist Incorporated
Peninsula Transport Assist Inc., (PTA) has recently received a welcome cash boost of $30k from
Brotherhood of St. Laurence to continue its valuable role in the community of providing all inclusive
volunteer assisted transport and community bus access.
FOOTPATH AND UNSEALED ROADS CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
Path Works
Besgrove Street/ Hinton Street Path, Rosebud – 1,610m
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Works and associated retaining wall works have progressed this
month.
Street Construction Special Charge Schemes
McLeod Road Group Special Charge Scheme, Mt Martha
Works are ongoing with much of the kerb and channel installed, drainage pipes and pits
constructed and first asphalt layer in place.
TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY
Bus Stop Works - Adshel Shelters
The Traffic and Road Safety Team have been working with representatives from PTV and AdShel
over the past two months to manage the installation of new bus shelter infrastructure in suitable
locations around the Shire. AdShel, under contract with Public Transport Victoria, has recently
completed the construction of 10 new AdShel Shelters for the Peninsula.
Mornington Pier Forecourt & Boat Ramp Access Improvements - Joint Project with Parks
Victoria
Council has approved the contribution of $250k from the current Capital Works program towards
the proposed improvement to access for the Mornington boat ramp and Mornington Pier Forecourt
works that are being developed in conjunction with Parks Victoria pier reconstruction works.
Designs are now being finalised for the proposed improvement to access for the Mornington boat
ramp and Mornington Pier Forecourt works. Works on forecourt area will begin following
completion of the pier and wave wall works which have been delayed due to inclement weather.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Condition Assessment Manuals
To assist the Shire’s service providers to undertake effective condition assessments of Shire
owned assets, the Asset Management Team is working with the service providers to develop
detailed “condition assessment manuals”.
Safer Local Roads – Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Quality Plan
The PCI is used to determine the pavement performance of the sealed road network over a three
year cyclical measurement period. Methodologies and improvement plans for future consideration
have now been documented in a ‘PCI Quality Plan’ for future user’s and stakeholder reference.
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DECEMBER REPORT
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
PenBus
The service has now ceased for the 2014 academic year with applications still being received for
travel in 2015. The bus will begin operations again on the 23rd February 2015 during ‘O’ week. The
Infrastructure Planning and Policy team are currently advocating to State Government Members for
continued funding for this service beyond June 2015.
In response to an article published in the Leader Newspaper on the 15th December the Shire has
received feedback from over a dozen users on what it means to them and their ability to continue
their further studies if the service did not continue.
FOOTPATH AND UNSEALED ROADS CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
Path Works
Besgrove Street/ Hinton Street Path, Rosebud – 1,610m
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Works and associated retaining wall works have continues to
progress this month with the remainder to be completed during January.
Street Construction Special Charge Schemes
Cowley Street Special Charge Scheme, McCrae
The construction of Cowley Street and the car park to the front of the shops is well under way.
Drainage systems as well as kerb and channel have been installed, plus sections of footpath for
improved shop access.
TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY
Bus Stop Works - Community/School
In December works have been undertaken to upgrade two bus stops. One of these is located near
the corner of Truemans Road and Sandy Road in Rye. This stop is utilised by both school buses
and the new Peninsula Explorer. This stop has been upgraded to include a designated bus bay
and a concrete hard stand to improve the safety of the stop.
Mornington North Community Project – Place Making & Peninsula SaferSpeeds
The Shire has been successful in receiving a $25k grant for the Mornington North Community
project from the TAC program aimed at local area traffic management and 40 Area speed limits.
On Saturday 13th December, the Briars Ward Councillors; Councillor Shaw and Councillor Colomb,
and Shire officers met with key stakeholders and members of the community at Mornington Park
primary School to celebrate Christmas and to discuss the action plan that has been developed for
the Mornington North area.
Hastings Wallaroo Rejuvenation Project
The Shire and the Wallaroo Residents Action Group are continuing to work through the planned
projects in the Wallaroo Reserve area. A community BBQ to celebrate the end of the year was
held in the Reserve on the evening of 10th December at the new BBQ area alongside the
refurbished playground in Wallaroo Reserve. About 250 people from the local community came
along to catch up and enjoy some Christmas cheer. The BBQ was followed by the school concert.
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Shoreham Common Development Project
The Traffic and Road Safety Team have been working with the Shoreham Community Association
to develop the Shoreham Common Area into a more family friendly area.
The Shoreham Common Development Project works have included new park furniture, new
playground equipment, the sealing of the reserve driveway, construction of a pathway, the
installation of a disabled access handrail and also providing a temporary disabled access ramp to
the Hall. In December the access ramp and handrail were installed to provide disabled access to
the hall. The footpath from the hall to the toilet block was also constructed in December.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
EPaCS Team Enhance their Capabilities with GeoMedia Smart Client
The GMSC (GeoMedia Smart Client) team are working with EPaCS to give them control over the
definition and location of areas and assets that support a number of community services. The
EPaCS group now enjoy an increased efficiency and timeliness in performing some of their key
functions.
Undergraduate Engineering Program
The Asset Management team has once again taken the opportunity to be part of the summer
undergraduate engineering program run by the Infrastructure Directorate. This program has been a
huge success in the past; it not only offers young engineers the chance to experience working life
within a Council environment, but also provide them with the opportunity to collaborate and work
closely with various professionals, such as Surveyors, Assessment Management, Construction &
Design and Traffic & Road Safety Engineers.
Financially, a reallocation of salary budget to Asset Management will correct the reported variance
in December. This change will be reported in the January report, with no bottom line effect on the
year.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month Month
Y.T.D
(188)
(115)
73 (1,239)
.
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(1,294)
(55) (2,470) (2,527)
(57)
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
December in infrastructure maintenance saw a focus on preparing for the holiday season
especially at the Shire foreshore camping sites but also in the commercial areas with
street cleaning, in bushland reserves with fire management works, and on our roads with
maintenance of the large network of unmade roads.
FERAL ANIMAL CONTROL
Rangers at The Briars are working with the Sporting Shooters Association to control rabbits within
the Wildlife Sanctuary. A firearms safety management plan has been approved by Police and a
Populous Places Permit obtained. After two nights shooting 25 rabbits have been removed.
Complete rabbit control within the feral proof fence is essential if we are to successfully
participate breeding programs for rare species such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot. Rabbits
are direct competition for native mammals of about the same size such as bettongs, potoroos and
bandicoots.
GREEN ARMY MOUNT ELIZA LINEAR RESERVES PROJECT
The Green Army Linear Reserves and Access and Fuel Management Project began in Mount
Eliza Regional Park this month. The team have been very productive cleaning up a central area
in the park, removing lots of woody weeds alongside our bushland management service provider.
Although focussed primarily on weed control and fuel management, the Green Army team will be
involved in range of activities over the next six months including fauna and flora surveys,
historical research and interpretation, garden design and construction and erosion control in
several Mount Eliza Bushland Reserves. The team’s motto is “Leaf it to us” and Shire officers are
looking forward to a strong contribution from this fun, bright and enthusiastic bunch.
FORESHORE CAMPING PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Much preparation by the Health and Recreation Team, Buildings Team and Parks and Roadsides
Team goes into making it a successful camping season. Last season saw a 25% increase in
campers satisfaction rating after pre-season works and a heavy reduction in the number of
reactive works completed at Camp sites. This year’s preparation is no different and the amount
and type of work has increased to further improve on the great work done in previous seasons.
Preparation works were greatly appreciated by the Camper Liaison group - dedicated campers
who represent campers in each of the sites. This initiative of Camper Liaisons has proven to be
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very successful as the Campers are playing an active role in making service improvements. The
pre-season works consisted of:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Servicing of all hot water systems, water supply services and drainage to all amenity
blocks
Upgrade to vanity areas to toilet facilities, e.g. Sorrento toilets
Graffiti removal and cyclic painting renewal works to toilet blocks
Power supply upgrades to reduce potential power outages, replacement of 25 power
heads to camper locations
Tree inspections to manage potential risks presented
All amenities blocks are receiving two cleans per day and one high pressure clean
monthly.
This proactive pre-season work has led to over 200 corrective actions taking place, that’s
over 200 potential complaints or service requests avoided.
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAINING DAY
During the month of December the key participants of the Parks and Roadsides team, Furniture
and Signs team and Buildings team attended an Indigenous Cultural Heritage Training Day. The
Shire has a rich and extensive indigenous history and this was an opportunity to expand and
educate the team on this and how we deliver Service to the Shire around this. There was an
initial slide show on the background and history followed by a discussion on the Shire’s Cultural
Heritage Plan. Then the participants visited indigenous cultural heritage sensitive sites, one of
which was a good example where the Shire has implemented works very successfully and
respectfully.
CLEANSING AND DRAINAGE
Beach Cleaning: We are now full swing into the peak period and as such we currently have 2
beach sweepers cleaning our beaches on an increased frequency. Some early challenges have
been the end of school crowds predominantly in the Rye area.
Litter bin emptying frequencies in townships all increase to cater for the rubbish generated by our
seasonal visitors. Extra shifts and new staff are hired to deliver this service. We have also
started our bin clean program on cycle and have installed 15 new bin surrounds in Mornington
and Mt Eliza. We have replaced 120L bin surrounds and bin stands that were in the main streets
with new 240L surrounds.
Many Public Amenities, especially those located along / near the foreshore precincts receive
increased servicing. We have also just started our second clean in the high priority toilet blocks
for the peak period.
Other activities such as street sweeping also increase over the tourist season.
Street Presence has received some very good customer feedback. The peak season Street
Presence has increased in some larger townships to 16 hours per day. We have also introduced
a walk behind footpath sweeper that runs along Main St Mornington most mornings of the week.
Crushed rock - an important commodity to maintain our roads
In December, 2014 we applied 1,478 tonnes of crushed rock to unsealed roads at a rate of
$30.18 per cubic metre. So far this financial year we have applied 13,334 tonnes of crushed rock
at a cost of $375,037 at $28.13 per tonne to assist with grading of the unsealed road, shoulder,
and car park network. This equates to 51% consumption of the $728,910 crushed rock budget
allocation for the current financial year.
Safer Local Roads has completed 1010 tasks in December 2014, of which 493 of those items
were sealed road potholes with the following breakdown:
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•
•
•
•
147 repairs on A-Classification Roads;
71 repairs on B-Classification Roads;
236 repairs on combined C and D-Classification Roads; and
39 repairs in car parks.
In addition, we completed the following:
• 74 Sealed Road Edge Break Repairs;
• 70 Pit Lid / Surround Repairs;
• 33 Make Safe Treatments;
• 34 Unsealed Road Repairs; and
• 118 Sealed Footpath Repairs.
SINKHOLE REPAIR MORNINGTON
A sink hole in the road reserve was caused by a storm water pipeline which had been damaged
due to other underground services being installed. The appropriate repairs have now taken place.
FINANCIALLY, the year to date variance which is minor is due mainly to the timing of payments
and the budget phasing. At this time there are no significant bottom line issue to discuss. Growth
and contract indexation will be reported in January. Contract supervisors are working towards
there approved budgets.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast
Month
(3,922)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Actual Variance Forecast
Month
Month
Y.T.D
(5,858) (1,936) (19,915)
21
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(19,570)
345 (42,834) (42,821)
12
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NOVEMBER 2014
Capital Works Program delivery
Please refer to the CWP section of the Monthly report for a full list of all of the capital projects the
Unit is delivering through November December.
Staff Development
There was good representation from our engineers at the recent Engineers Australia Convention
with a special emphasis on the sessions dedicated to managing complex projects. Some valuable
lessons were learned through others’ experiences with public private partnerships, alliance
contracting and other innovative alternative procurement methods.
Melbourne Water Floodplain Management Strategy
Our Drainage Engineers have been working very closely with Melbourne Water on their strategy
and took the opportunity in the most recent consultative phase to provide some productive input to
the process.
South East Metro Procurement Forum
At the most recent meeting the Unit had staff representation and gained some useful insights into
the challenges of procuring CCTV projects as well as an update on the latest Contract
Management techniques.
Alfred Street Plaza Opening
With the recent completing of this streetscape project the community and the traders have jumped
in the get maximum use out of this wonderful new facility. In addition to the opening pop up festival
there are many more events, both formal and informal planned.
Opening pop up festival
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Alfred Street by night
December
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Unit has had a number of opportunities on recent works for working closely with the state’s
Office of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and is building a strong relationship. The knowledge exchange
of cultural issues and the legislative requirements has been very valuable and is being shared with
the Shire’s civil works contractors.
Civic Reserve Leisure Centre Opening
It was pleasing to see the attendance and recognition of the architectural, building and project
management contractors at the official opening. It was also heartening to see the facility so well
used with many community groups and members of the public passing in and out of the building at
the time.
Caraar Creek Lane path, Mornington
Further geotechnical investigations have been undertaken this month to determine the most
effective method of securing this path which is vulnerable to land slip. The trials have included
processes such as soil nailing and will provide valuable information into the development of a
durable design. Consultation with effected locals will continue over the summer period.
Building program
With the recent awarding of the last two building contracts just prior to Christmas the Unit now has
the whole building program underway. Works on this multi-million dollar element of the Capital
Works Program will continue after the summer period and preparations for the following year’s
projects are now underway.
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Financially, most of the variances during this period relate to salaries and casual staff where
permanent staff taking long service leave are being backfilled by casual support and there is a little
lag before these savings and costs balance out. There has also been some advance payments on
software and software subscriptions which will not impact on year end. Legal fees are slightly
down so far but there are a number of issues arising that will see this budget fully expended by the
end of the financial year. On a year to date basis the team is on target.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(91)
(146)
(55)
(677)
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24
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(676)
1 (1,374) (1,365)
9
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
NOVEMBER 2014
‘THINK LESS WASTE’ COOKBOOK
Mornington Peninsula residents contributed recipes, ideas, hints and tips which were collated into
a cookbook with the aim of reducing waste and sending less to landfill. The launch was held at
St Joseph’s Primary School, Crib Point. A lunch was prepared with recipes from the cookbook
and served by the students to the people attending the launch. The event also featured a tour of
the school and their achievements in establishing a kitchen garden café.
CLIMATE READY - Climate change adaption website and community engagement program
The Mornington Peninsula Shire, in conjunction with Kingston and Bayside City Councils have
been successful in receiving a $200,000 grant from the Department of Environment and Primary
Industries (DEPI) to develop a climate change adaption website and community engagement
program.
This month the progress on the Climate ready project included:
• Promotion of the Climate Ready survey to seek community input to the development of the
website. At the end of November the survey had been completed by 255 people, well over
the target of 200 (the number required for statistic viability). The survey closes on 12th
December and the findings will then be collated; and
• Continued development of the content for the Climate Ready website.
ECO LIVING DISPLAY CENTRE
Workshop
On Saturday 8th November, thirty residents attended the Beyond Organics workshops at the
Centre presented by Jarrod Ruch, Senior Ranger at The Briars.
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25
South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA)
The Mornington Peninsula Shire has been an active
member of the South East Councils Climate Change
Alliance (SECCCA) since its inception in 2006. The
Alliance has continued to go from strength to strength,
currently over $5million worth of projects that benefit our
local communities. SECCCA was recently successful in
winning the 2014 Australia Supply Chain and Logistics
Environmental Excellence Award for the EcoDriver Fleet
Efficiency program that was designed and delivered by
SECCCA.
Pictured left: SECCCA Eco Driver Project Officer Rick
Wakelin and Climate Change Projects Coordinator, Dan
Pleiter.
SECCCA – Financial Risk Assessment Project
SECCCA was successful in its application to the Victorian Adaptation and Sustainability
Partnership Program to support a financial risk assessment on key climate change risks for its
member councils. Mornington Peninsula Shire has attended several planning workshops and
have nominated fire risk as a key strategic risk for inclusion in the project. Eight case studies will
be developed on different risks such that each council will be able to adapt the lessons learnt
from the project to climate change risk management in their municipalities.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Hastings Library Energy Audit
An energy audit has been commissioned and will completed in the first week of December to
determine the most cost effective strategies to reduce energy
use and achieve energy cost savings at the Hastings Library.
WATER MANAGEMENT
National Stormwater Australia Awards
Following Mornington Peninsula Shire’s success at the
Stormwater Victoria awards in October, finalists were entered
into the National Awards, presented as part of the National
Stormwater Association Conference in Adelaide.
Mornington Peninsula Shire was successful in winning the
award in the Education and Policy category for the
“Melbourne Water’s 10,000 Raingardens program: working
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26
with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and community to raise stormwater awareness and
drive community action”
The award recognised the project as an excellent community based project that saw over 600
downpipe diverters hand delivered and installed throughout the Mornington Peninsula.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
No Charge Green Waste Weekend
A no-charge green waste weekend was held on the 15th and 16th November 2014. Residents
made good use of the no-charge green waste weekend. Approximately 4,120 cubic metres of
domestic green waste was disposed at waste disposal centres across the peninsula (a decrease
of 260 cubic metres from the same time last year) with around 3,350 residents using this
opportunity to clean up their properties.
Site visit to waste management centres across the metropolitan area
Some team members participated in a tour of waste facilities in the metropolitan area which
featured transfer stations, landfills and in-vessel composting for green waste. The team were
able to observe the operation of the green waste processing facility which will have capacity to
process food waste in the future.
Free Household Chemical Collection - Mornington
A free household chemical collection event was held at the Mornington resource recovery centre
on the 29 November 2014.
The event provided residents with the opportunity to dispose of
common household chemicals without harming their health or the environment. Residents were
required to register and provide information on the quantity and type of chemicals. Sustainability
Victoria has indicated that the event was a success and that they will provide further detail
quantity of chemicals received.
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DECEMBER 2014
ECO LIVING DISPLAY CENTRE
Upcoming workshops at the Eco Centre
The summer workshop program for the Eco Centre has been designed and promotional posters
and brochures distributed throughout the Shire.
Training
The ‘Arts About’ Group ran a Natural Dyes workshop at the Centre on 14th December for fifteen
local residents.
Energy Efficiency Homes Consultations
This month our volunteers conducted one energy efficiency homes consultations at the Eco
Centre.
Community Meeting and Regular Groups
The Eco Centre Carers Group continues to use the Centre on a weekly basis as a central hub for
creative activities for their disabled adult children and carers. The Collaborative Garden Group, a
group of disabled clients from Konnections and Kankama, met at the Centre on 10th December
for their annual Christmas party.
Climate Change Adaptation
Staff attended the Climate Change Adaptation for Local Government & Public Sector Conference
earlier this month. The conference showcased case studies and leading research on climate
change adaptation, to assist councils in the planning and implementation of adaptation strategies
including embedding activities within Council processes.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Appliance Timer Project
An energy saving project is underway where mains power timers are to be installed on
appliances such as hot water boilers. An estimated 500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions can be
saved annually by turning a 3 – 5L boiler off for 8 hours overnight.
Implementation has begun and will carry on throughout January.
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Electricity Contracts
The Shire’s current electricity contracts for large market sites and street lighting are to end on 31
December 2014 with new contracts commencing from 1 January 2015. The contracts were
procured through MAV Procurement earlier in 2014 and offer more favourable rates than the
previous contract.
Meeting with Powershop
A meeting was held with Powershop, an on-line electricity retailer to discuss their business
model. The company representatives outlined their business model and outlined how they
provide carbon offsets for the purchase of power for all of their customers. Offsets are
purchased based on international carbon credits. Customers can choose to support renewables
in Australia by paying an additional cost.
There was further discussion about the Shire’s
procurement requirements and how this model could be encouraged in the tender assessment
process.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Water Conservation
The Shire is working with South East Water to develop a sustainable water management plan for
the staged upgrades of the facilities at Emil Masden Reserve in Mount Eliza. The site currently
uses recycled water from the treatment plant for irrigation and with the development of new
playing fields, a greater capacity system is required. The Shire is also looking at the option of
accessing Class A water for the site to ensure greater flexibility for irrigation and water
management.
Stormwater Quality
A new project has commenced to proactively engage the business community around the
management of their waste water. This project aims to educate businesses on best practice and
prevent pollution to stormwater. The 12 month project, a prototype for the Shire, will focus on
three areas on the peninsula identified to have contaminants of concern in the stormwater – Mt
Eliza, Mornington and Rosebud West. Business engagement will begin from February 2014.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Review of Municipal Waste Management Strategy
During November and December the Renewable Resources Unit continued to review the Shire’s
Municipal Waste Management Strategy and to work on the business case which is being
independently reviewed.
Meeting with Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWRRG)
Shire officers met with the Executive of the MWRRG to discuss key priorities for the year ahead.
There was also discussion about progress with major contracts for organics in the south east of
Melbourne, waste resource recovery implementation, waste education, and the development of
the Shire’s waste strategy.
Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum
Councillors Pittock, Dixon and Gibb attended the waste forum with an officer from Renewable Resources.
The forum heard from an industry representative about the e-waste recycling program – closing the loop on
television and computer recycling. The forum also discussed progress with the establishment of an
organics treatment facility in the south east of Melbourne which should be operational at the end of 2016.
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Financially, the year to date variance is favourable and is due to increased income from tipping
fees and charges, and increased income from green waste bins. This favourable result has been
reviewed in the mid year review process and will be reported in the January. In addition there are
some contract payments which are have not yet been paid. Overall the team is on target, without
significant issues to report in December
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Month Month Month
Y.T.D
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(1,625) (1,407)
218 (3,737) (3,078)
658 (14,862) (14,854)
8
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DIRECTOR – SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
The November and December period has been a very busy month for the Infrastructure
Directorate. It is during this time of the year that the delivery of infrastructure services and
demands on the Shire’s resources increases in advance of the peak summer period.
Preparing for the holiday season is a key focus for infrastructure and includes infrastructure works
and services at our foreshore camping locations, beaches, commercial areas, bushland reserves
and on many of our roads.
As an example, this year the pre-season works for our foreshore camping areas included:
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Servicing of all hot water systems, water supply services and drainage to all amenity blocks
Upgrade to vanity areas to toilet facilities, e.g. Sorrento toilets
Graffiti removal and cyclic painting renewal works to toilet blocks
Power supply upgrades to reduce potential power outages, replacement of 25 power heads
to camper locations
Tree inspections to manage potential risks presented
All amenities blocks are receiving two cleans per day and one high pressure clean monthly.
This proactive pre-season work has led to over 200 corrective actions taking place, that’s
over 200 potential complaints or service requests avoided.
November and December also saw progress in many of Council’s capital works projects. Of
particular interest is the development of several community infrastructure projects including in
Shoreham village, Wallaroo Reserve, Hastings and in Mornington North. These projects, which are
being led by the Infrastructure Strategy Unit, have involved significant community engagement
whereby Shire Officers have spent time meeting and engaging with community representatives to
understand the issues and priorities from the community’s point of view. The Shire has received
very positive feedback about this approach and of the infrastructure works that have resulted.
Financially, the year to date variance is due to salary, resulting from the transition of director.
Offset funding will be provided in the mid year review forecast
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(44)
(66)
(22)
(285)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(355)
(70)
(566)
(564)
2
CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY CARE
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Education and Care Services
The Unit continues to streamline all services to cement a strong and robust approach to provide
best outcomes for families and children. All staff are increasing their competencies working across
services which is maximising efficiencies and direct responsiveness for the community. All service
policies are currently under review and consultation with all users is taking place.
Kindergarten Central Registration
The review of the registration process is well underway with the closing date of the survey that
went out to all families who registered for kindergarten in 2015 extended to 12 December. Four
meetings were held to provide kindergartens the opportunity to explore the current process and to
examine what worked well and what could be improved and to look at ways of moving forward with
the process into 2015 and beyond.
The Baxter and Bentons Square kindergarten capital projects are in the final stages of completion
with both services looking forward to commencing the 2015 kindergarten year in their newly
completed buildings.
Child and Family Health
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) in collaboration with Frankston Mornington Peninsula Medicare
Local have been meeting with General Practitioners (GP’s) and Practice Nurses across the
Peninsula. This month we have met (at different venues with 13 GP’s and five Practice Nurses to
promote the MCH Service. Making linkages and networking for the betterment in providing
services to our mutual families.
Youth Services
The Freeza Events Committee provided young people of the Mornington Peninsula a fun night out
on Halloween. This event brought out some of the leadership skills in our Committee members as
they were responsible for undertaking many of the event organising tasks using their own initiative.
By delivering Freeza events we are addressing risk factor(s) as identified through CTC 2012
Healthy Neighbourhoods Schools Survey: Mornington Peninsula Shire such as “Laws and Norms
Favourable to Drug Use” and therefore, addressing protective factor(s) like rewards for pro-social
involvement which are known to buffer against the development of health and social problems
among young people. Our events are a drug, smoke and alcohol free environment. By providing
activities that do not encourage/condone the use of such substances and promoting publicly that
we do not allow such usage can allow a young person to chose to participate in a celebration or
recreation activity without the perceived or actual pressure to use substance and ultimately leading
to increased health choices and outcomes.
Youth Strategic Issues
All six Local CTC Groups (LCTC), have now completed their audit of services within their
communities. When the audit results were viewed against Depressive Symptoms, (the common
behaviour being targeted by all LCTC) and Key Risk Factors – family conflict, poor family
management, family history of anti-social behaviour, low school commitment, sensation seeking
and mobility and transition; significant gaps have appeared. The central Protective Factor –
Community Rewards for Pro-Social Involvement will require creative and significant
implementation over the coming years to drive change.
Financially, payments of community grants will commence in January 2015 after ratification at
15 December Council Meeting.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast
Month
(333)
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Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Y.T.D
(346)
(13) (2,977)
32
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(2,867)
110 (5,358) (5,478)
(120)
AGED & DISABILITY SERVICES
NOVEMBER
Preparing for Summer
In the lead up to summer, we take some time to prepare our team and our clients for the
challenges that summer can bring; heatwaves and bushfires. Older people and people with a
disability are generally more at risk of heat related illness and surviving a bushfire so a number of
actions are taken during the year and immediately preceding the summer season to support our
5,000 clients living in their own homes to plan and prepare for extreme weather events, including:
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Clients are screened for vulnerability (indicators include physical and/or cognitive
impairment, living in high fire risk areas and/or in homes that are not well adapted for
extreme heat, social and geographical isolation) and vulnerable clients are provided with
additional support to assist them to develop personal emergency management plans.
All clients receive a Summer Season Kit, with information on how to stay safe and healthy
in extreme heat and, if they live in high fire risk areas, encouraging them to relocate on
High Fire Danger Days (also providing assistance with transport and other support if
required).
Staying healthy in the heat messages are reiterated by Community Care Workers on days
of extreme heat.
We check on some of our more vulnerable clients (particularly those without family or
support networks) on days of extreme heat to check they are ok and don’t require medical
attention.
In some instances we will transport clients to a cooler place (e.g., shopping centre, library)
for the worst heat of the day.
We provide assistance to clients to improve the heat resistance of their home (e.g.,
installation of external blinds and draught-proofing).
Articles in the Aged & Disability Services (A&DS) client newsletter, Peninsula Wide and
local newspapers, reiterating “staying healthy in the heat” messages for the broader
community.
Whilst working to support our clients to stay safe over
summer, we also aim to minimise the risk for our 264
employees and 160 volunteers who spend their days
travelling around the Peninsula to provide in-home
support services and deliver Meals on Wheels. Team
members receive training on bushfire awareness and
have clear work instructions to modify their duties on
high fire danger and extreme heat days. We
endeavour to continue providing services wherever
possible, but may alter the way we deliver, such as
changing services to the morning before the worst
heat and fire danger of the day. Team members are
advised via group SMS of extreme weather events
and areas to avoid travelling through.
Audit Time Again
In addition to Commonwealth mandated National Home Care Standards Accreditation, the A&DS
team maintains a Quality Management System, based on the ISO 9001:2008 standards, which is
externally audited on an annual basis.
During November, the A&DS team was proud to achieve, for the fourth consecutive year,
outstanding results with zero non-conformities or opportunities for improvement identified in the
annual audit.
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DECEMBER
Positive Ageing Presentation
The A&DS Unit and PACE (Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders) hosted Victoria’s first ever
Commissioner for Senior Victorians, Gerard Mansour at Safety Beach Community Centre.
The global trend in ageing populations is reflected in Victoria with people living much longer than in
previous generations. Here on the Mornington Peninsula we have the second highest older
population in the State, with 29% aged over 60, compared to an average of 18% in metropolitan
Melbourne. This figure is expected to increase significantly by 2030. In response to this Council
recently adopted the Positive Ageing Strategy 2013 – 2018: “A Community for All Ages”. The
strategy utilises our local knowledge, principles of active and socially engaged ageing, and the
World Health Organisation’s (WHO) framework on facilitating age-friendly communities.
The role of the Commissioner for Senior Victorians is to promote an age-friendly society, to
enhance community participation for senior Victorians and to provide advice to the Minister and
Government more broadly on key issues that impact on senior Victorians.
As Commissioner, Gerard Mansour heads a new Ministerial Advisory Committee for Senior
Victorians (MACSV) and reports directly to the Minister for Ageing. The MACSV has prepared a
whole-of-government older persons action plan to promote community participation of older people
and coordinate plans across Government.
The Peninsula was honoured to welcome Commissioner Mansour and to hear his reflections on his
experiences across his first year as Commissioner for Senior Victorians, and his thoughts for the
future, including the very recently signed Victorian Government and Municipal Association of
Victoria’s (MAV), Age-Friendly Victoria Partnership and Leadership Declaration.
Financially, the unfavourable year to date variance is primarily due to increasing demand for
General Home Care services from an ageing and much older than average population. HACC
growth funding is anticipated to be received early 2015, which will partially offset a projected
unfavourable year end variance.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month Month
Y.T.D
(397)
(415)
(19) (3,134)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(3,369)
(235) (5,562) (5,562)
(0)
RECREATION AND LEISURE
NOVEMBER
RECREATION COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Government Grants - Local Facilities for Local Clubs Grant Program
This new Program was announced in late September 2014 by the previous Liberal Government
providing funds to clubs (up to $50K) for projects that were “spade ready” where clubs had
contributory funding. These projects are important for keeping the older members of our
community active and significant as these types of sports have difficulty in raising funds or getting
state government funding. The Shire applied for two projects and both were funded:
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Red Hill Petanque Club – to build a competition grade piste at Main Ridge Bowls club and
they received $21,100 towards the cost of the project which will be completed in February
2015.
Mount Eliza Bowls Club – to install sports lighting on one of their greens and they received
$25,000 towards the cost of the project, this will be completed in March 2015.
RECREATION PLANNING
Bunguyan Reserve Master Plan Works
Works have begun on the implementation of the Bunguyan Reserve Master Plan in Tyabb. The
construction tender has been awarded to local company All Waste Solutions. The works form part
of the Shire’s $1million Long Term Recreation Master Plan Implementation Program and are
anticipated to be completed in late January 2015. The $300K works include:
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Upgrade roadway drainage culvert.
New vehicle crossing bridge.
Pedestrian access bridge.
Walking paths (from Frankston Flinders Road to the Pavilion).
Drainage works.
Car park works near the Pavilion.
The Reserve is the home of the Tyabb Football (Senior and Junior), Cricket and Tennis Clubs
along with the Tyabb Pre-School.
Flinders Park and Cook Street Open Space, Flinders
Master Plan implementation works including a new path to the redeveloped playspace are
underway. Installation of new seating and picnic tables is currently taking place in the Cook Street
Open Space and Flinders Park and vegetation trimming is scheduled for early December. A
planning permit for vegetation removal of exotic species in Flinders Park is pending.
Citation and Ferrero Reserve Master Plans, Mount Martha
New Pavilion and bushfire management issues have now been resolved and the draft plans will be
updated to reflect changes required. The plans will now be updated and presented to Council for
public exhibition in the new year.
Police Point Shire Park Recreation and Conservation Plan Implementation
The Cultural Heritage Management Plan is in progress. Maintenance works are almost complete
on Cottages 2 to 5. Quotes are being sought for garden, fencing and stump grinding and further
asbestos removal works.
Roadside Mountain Bike and Equestrian Trails Strategy
Horse hitching rails and a picnic table have been installed at the Greens Road roundabout.
Hitching rails have also been installed in Red Hill Station Reserve. Letters have been drafted for
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removal of encroachments in road reserves along key trails. Design work continues for priority
bridges and trail hot spot works. Drainage works on a section of the Tubbarubba Road trail will
take place in December.
DECEMBER
SPORT AND LEISURE
Pelican Park Recreation Centre
Awarded Platinum Pool Status!
Pelican Park Recreation Centre (PPRC) has again been awarded Platinum Pool Status, one of
only two centres in Victoria to achieve accreditation!
The Platinum Pool Program was introduced by Life Saving Victoria to highlight aquatic facilities
that have achieved the highest standards in the provision of aquatic safety and risk management.
The receipt of Platinum Pool accreditation is recognised as a sign of excellence within the industry.
The Platinum Pool program provides acknowledgement to stakeholders, including facility users,
rate payers and Councillors that the facility has a strong emphasis on safety.
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor, Councillor Bev Colomb, officially opened the $8.5 million Civic
Reserve Recreation Centre at Dunns Road, Mornington in December. The official opening was an
opportunity for key stakeholders and club representatives to tour the facility and understand how
each user group worked together to deliver health and fitness opportunities for the community. At
the opening Councillor Colomb thanked the members of the Civic Reserve Advisory Group that
played an important part in providing direction and community input to the project which
incorporates David Collings Stadium, Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association, Mornington
Youth Club Gymnastics and Mornington Tennis Centre.
RECREATION PLANNING
Playspace Strategy Implementation Program
Draft Playspace Strategy
The eight week public exhibition period closed for community comment on the draft Playspace
Strategy with 25 positive feedback/submissions received. The Strategy has now been updated
and will be workshopped with Council in February.
RECREATION COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Foreshore Camping
Foreshore camping has welcomed the 6,000-8,000 peak season campers, with all 1,150 sites
occupied until the end of January. While the campers have been busy settling in, the Foreshore
Camping team has continued to work closely with contractors to ensure everything is operational
and to allow the campers to enjoy the experience.
Pavilion Strategy Update
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Fruitgrowers Recreation Reserve Pavilion (Somerville)
Construction has commenced and is progressing well with installation of the roof and
cladding of building commenced.
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Mount Martha Tennis Club Pavilion
Detailed design is completed. Tender for the building works now be being reviewed by
infrastructure.
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Balnarring Recreation Reserve Pavilion
Detailed design is progressing. Construction expected in 2015/16 year pending capital
works approvals.
Citation Reserve Pavilion
Detailed design is progressing to completion. Construction is scheduled to commence in
the 2016/17 financial year.
Somerville Netball Pavilion
Initial discussions held with clubs. Architect has been appointed and concept designs are
progressing. Will complete with clubs in 2015.
Sorrento Tennis Pavilion
Initial discussions held with clubs. Architect has been appointed and concept designs are
progressing. Will complete with clubs in 2015.
Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club Pavilion
Quotes for the concept design completed. Architect has been appointed and design works
to commence early 2015.
Emil Madsen Pavilion
Concept designs will begin in 2015, once spatial plan has been completed.
Portables
Tender for toilets at Somerville Netball Club, change rooms at Hastings and Bunguyan
Reserves have been received and are being assessed. In the interim, Hastings Junior
Football Club has had portable toilets installed.
Community and Special Events
There were 25 events and 24 weddings held on the Peninsula during December, with an estimated
14,995 event participants in attendance. The Shire funded 13 events in December which included
Christmas Carol events in Hastings, Mount Martha and Sorrento. Community Christmas Carol
events, which are held across the Municipality, offer local townships with an opportunity to
celebrate the holiday season with fellow residents and visitors.
Financially, the positive variance for the month is largely due to timing of utility payments (water,
gas and electricity $160K); expected popularity of the pre-season Foreshore Camping package
($69K); timing of contract payments ($95k); and plant expenses ($56k). Phasing of payments will
be reviewed at the Mid Year Review and adjusted as required.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Month
Month
Month
Y.T.D
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(418)
(322)
96 (1,692) (1,362)
330 (5,439) (5,420)
19
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LIBRARIES, ARTS AND CULTURE
NOVEMBER
Library Services
Sunday opening came to an end this month, with many visitors utilising our extended hours and
facilities and enjoying our programs. The total number of visitors to our libraries was 11,456 and
17,538 items were loaned over the 12 week period from 14 September to 30 November. Our
Sunday program for November included visits from authors Penny Woodward and Doug Ackerly.
Our successful Ready Set Read early literacy outreach program
continued this year from February to November and focused on parents
and carers of children aged 0-5 years in the Mornington and Southern
Peninsula areas. The Ready Set Read team distributed library bags and
books, promoted literacy and our library service, and read stories to
children and adults at kindergartens, play groups, childcare and
immunisation centres. In total, 6,046 adults and children were reached
and 441 new library members joined Our Library.
Arts and Culture
The Spring into Sundays library program youth and arts backdrop
painting project was held on 23 and 30 November at the Mornington
library, with artists Judi Singleton & Amanda Nelson.
Local History
Mayor Bev Colomb officially handed over a PDF of their scanned archives to the Mornington CFA,
with a copy also held at the Mornington & District Historical Society. The digitisation project
involved 120 hours’ work and comprised 3697 pages and 10 PDF (electronic book) files spanning
the years 1917-2009. The project not only saved the archives and made them accessible, but also
helped strengthen community partnership between two prominent local organisations.
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
The Archibald Prize 2014 concluded in mid-November after a successful six-week run. Over the
two years (2013 and 2014) there was strong community support and volunteer involvement
including over 300 Friends, other regular volunteers, the Mornington Peninsula Rotary cluster who
raised nearly $7,500 for the Mornington Peninsula Shire Charity Trust, Lions Club and Oak Hill
Gallery.
86,500 people visited the Archibald Prize exhibition over the two years, equating to nearly filling
all the seats at the MCG! Surplus income from the two Archies supported construction of two new
car parks for the community and Gallery climate control works. There was also a sizeable
economic flow on to the region estimated at approximately $5 million.
DECEMBER
Library Services
The Summer Read program is back to give Victorians the chance to relax and recharge with a
good book over Summer. The program is presented by the State Library of Victoria and other
Victorian public libraries, from 1 December 2014 to 15 February 2015.
Our Library is once again rewarding young readers aged 5-16 with our annual Summer Reading
Club.
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Arts and Culture
The Mornington Library Foyer Exhibition Space exhibited the
oil paintings of Mt Eliza artist Terrance J Hadler from
19 December 2014 until 19 January 2015.
The Shire’s Music Development Plan is now listed on the
Shire’s website for community review.
The Cultural Planner and Balnarring artist Amanda Nelson
presented the pop-up arts tent at the Wallaroo Community Fair
in Hastings on 10 December.
Local History
Oral Historian, Jill Barnard, from Living Histories has been officially engaged to undertake the
Oral History Preservation project. The Local History Co-ordinator and Digitsation Officer visited
over 18 sites across the Peninsula assisting historical societies with cataloguing, collections
management issues and scanning of collections.
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
On 6 December, following the official welcome by Councillor Hugh
Fraser, the summer trifecta of exhibitions were launched. Arthur
Boyd: an active witness, a Bundanon Trust touring exhibition, was
officially opened by Bundanon CEO Deborah Ely who travelled from
NSW to do the honours. Richard and Famous, with its first ever
showing in Victoria, and Ken Smith: Walking by Water, were
launched by MPRG Director Jane Alexander. Both Richard Simpkin
(of Richard and Famous) and Ken Smith briefly spoke at the event.
STATISTICS AND REPORTING
KPI
Library Membership
Library Loans
eBook Loans
eTalking Book Loans
eMagazine Loans
Home Library Service Loans
Library Visits
Public PC Usage Hours
Library Website Visits
Library Website Unique Visitors
Library Enquiries
Community Engagement Events
Community Engagement
Attendance
Gallery Attendance
Nov 2014
78,222*
103,898
1,681
525
1,649
1,432
61,253
5,379
16,731
10,026
3,885
75
1,582
Dec 2014
78,222*
104,626
1,810
580
1,825
1,517
49,275
5,271
16,881
10,099
3,511
46
923
Nov 2013
75,198
112,585
NA
NA
NA
1,108
54,400
NA
NA
NA
4,403
105
1,116
Dec 2013
79,012
102,812
1,229
355
NA
863
47,950
5,233
16,099
7,818
3,280
62
631
18,492
1,050
622
1,500
*Static figure as at Oct 2014– membership database currently undergoing audit and review
Financially, the favourable variance of $73K is mainly due to vacant position. Major items of
income and expenditure continue to track closely to budget and accordingly we are confident of
achieving a balanced year end result.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(501)
(467)
34 (2,298)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(2,225)
73 (5,548) (5,588)
(40)
SOCIAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NOVEMBER
“Rhythm of the Land” Weekend Camp
Aboriginal Health and Well Being Camp at the Briars – 28 to 30 November
A spiritual and physical health and well being weekend camp was held at the Briars in Mount
Martha. It was coordinated by the Boonwurrung Foundation and the Shire’s Aboriginal Support and
Development Team and included healthy exercise, nutrition, bush food, creating art and language,
music, storytelling and dance.
Thirty-two people, including elders, participated. Funding was
provided by the Department of Health and support from the Shire.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Officer (ACHO) has been in the field conducting site inspections
of some of the Shire’s infrastructure works and facilitating cultural heritage inductions to
contractors. The ACHO has also facilitated cultural heritage workshops involving Hastings Preschool, Dromana Foreshore Committee of Management &Shoreham Foreshore Committee of
Management
Willum Warrain – Aboriginal Gathering Place
Willum Warrain has had a makeover with art from the iconnect
program; membership has grown to 120; and it was successful in a
bid through Melbourne Catchment authority in receiving two $5,000
progress grants.
Access and Equity Policy Review Consultation
Consultations including three workshops were held around the Peninsula and around 100 surveys
completed by people responding to the Access and Equity Policy review. Posters were also
located at all Shire offices and key locations across the Peninsula and articles in the local papers.
The workshops enabled the community to discuss access and equity to Shire services and
possible opportunities improvements services and facilities for people with access issues. The
results will feed into the review that will be available in the New Year.
International Day of People with a Disability
This year was the first time International Day of People with Disability was celebrated in
partnership with Neighbourhood Houses across the Peninsula, with seven events on offer in
Hastings, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Dromana, Rosebud and Rye. Over 250 people participated –
100 more than in 2013.
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DECEMBER
Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Oration
- 4th December 2014 Andrew Jackomos,
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and
Young People
150 people celebrated International Human
Rights Day with the Mornington Peninsula Shire
and the Mornington Peninsula Human Rights
Group. Andrew Jackomos - Commissioner for
Aboriginal Children and Young People spoke at
this year's annual human rights Oration.
Pictured from left to right: Tony Coburn, Mornington Peninsula
Human Rights Chairperson; Andrew Jackomos, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People; Xiaoli Ma, Community Access
Planner; Elder and traditional owner Aunty Carolyn Briggs, Boon wurrung Foundation; Councillor Hugh Fraser; Councillor Tim Rodgers;
Djarrin Wilson Blow on the didge
West Park Reserve Community Participation
More than 120 people including parents and children participated in the West Park Christmas Party
on 10 December at Wallaroo Reserve. The event included a barbeque, face painting, jumping
castle, miniature animal farm, art and group activities and lots of opportunities to chat and meet
people.
Mornington Park (Tanti) Place Making
The Community Activity Working group of the Mornington
North Place Making Project has progressed negotiations with
the primary school, the kindergarten and Mornington
Community Contact to initiate a community logo competition
and mural project. Permission has been granted from a local
business owner to utilise a wall space that is currently the
target of graffiti for the mural. Local professional artists will be
used to develop the images collected from the children into a
mural that reflect the community character.
Men’s Sheds Policy Project
The Men’s Shed Policy Focus Group was attended by 30
participants and facilitated by the consultant appointed to
develop the Men’s Shed Policy and Information Kit. The
Peninsula Men’s Shed Cluster was formed and established
priorities for into the future. Somerville Tyabb Men’s Shed was
finally completed.
Inside the newly completed Somerville Tyabb Men’s Shed, (Baxter
Hall)
Prevention of Family Violence
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Statement of
Commitment for the Prevention of Family
Violence was adopted by council on 24
November. The statement aims to clearly state
Council’s zero tolerance with regard to Family
Violence. The Shire supported the white ribbon
day breakfast which included key note speaker
‘Phil Cleary’ as well as support for the White
Ribbon Hastings Luncheon.
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Police Point Respite Housing
Signing of Police Point Agreements
Seated: Tony Sheer (Sorrento Rotary), Carl Cowie
(CEO), Sonia Berton (Karingal) Back row: Neil Briggs
(President, Rotary), Bev Colomb (Mayor), Councillors
Hugh Fraser, Tim Rodgers, and Antonella Celi, Ken
Dyson (SPCD)
The Police Point Twilight preview was held at Police Point on 16 December. Despite adverse
weather the event was highly successful in its aims of demonstrating the progress on the site and
cottages and approximately 65 people attended
The Mayor, CEO and five Councillors attended along with officers and members of the community
who have contributed to the site. Karingal signed an MOU with the Shire and Rotary outlining
respective roles in the management of the Respite Accommodation project.
Rooming Houses
The Rooming House project has seen a 50% reduction in Police callouts to Pine Cottage,
construction of Community Garden, Cooking classes and 12 tenants linked into health services –
this is a significant change and enormous social benefit to our community. This Project review was
definitely a highlight with tenants, SalvoCare Eastern, RDNS, MPS and others identifying the many
positive outcomes of this project.
Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) on the Peninsula
The Shire has undertaken a street survey and survey monkey on line seeking input into its
submission to the Victorian Commission for Gaming & Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) for the increase
of 9 gaming machines at the Dromana Hotel. 29 January has been set to hear the case at the
VCGLR. The Shire’s Responsible Gaming Policy is currently under review and a planning scheme
amendment is being developed to identify areas of priority for local caps.
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DIRECTOR – SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
NOVEMBER
The Archibald Prize 2014 concluded in mid-November after a very successful six week run. Over
the two year Archibald Project there has been very strong community support and involvement,
including over 300 volunteers from the Friends of the Gallery, regular volunteers and the
Mornington Peninsula Rotary Cluster who raised nearly $7,500 for the Mornington Peninsula Shire
Charity Trust, Lions Club and Oak Hill Gallery.
During the two year period over 86,500 people have visited the Archibald Prize. Surplus income
from the two years supported construction of two new car parks for the community and the MPRG
climate control works.
Summer exhibitions at MPRG will include, Arthur Boyd: An Active Witness, Richard and
Famous – the First Selfie and Walking by Water – Ken Smith.
Sunday openings of Libraries culminated this month. We had many visitors utilising the extended
hours and facilities and enjoying many of the programs on offer.
It is now 13 years since the Shire pioneered Communities That Care (CTC) in Australia. The
success of the Shire program over a sustained period of time has now fostered a wave of CTC
programs commencing across Victoria and Western Australia.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Statement of Commitment for the Prevention of Family
Violence was adopted by Council on 24 November 2014. The statement aims to clearly state
Council’s zero tolerance with regard to family violence.
The Shire also supported the White Ribbon Day breakfast which included Phil Cleary as a keynote
speaker. Also, the White Ribbon Hastings Luncheon was supported by the Shire.
DECEMBER
The Aged and Disability Services Unit and PACE (Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders)
hosted Victoria’s first ever Commissioner for Senior Victorians, Gerard Mansour, at Safety Beach
Community Centre. His role is to promote an age-friendly society and to provide advice to the
Minister and Government more broadly on key issues that impact on senior Victorians. He reports
directly to the Minister for Ageing. Gerard talked about his reflections on his experiences during
his first year as Commissioner and on his thoughts about the future.
The Foreshore Camping team has welcomed peak season campers (6,000 to 8,000 people) with
all 1,150 sites occupied until the end of January.
The Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Oration was held on 4 December 2014. The speaker
was Andrew Jackomos, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young Children. This event is
arranged by the Shire and the Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Group. The event was
successful and 150 people attended.
Financially, the unfavourable amount is due to timing of income and expenditure for Rosebud
West Community Renewal relating to last year; combined with less cost recovery received for
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage. The mid-year forecast will be adjusted accordingly.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(119)
(139)
(20)
(727)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(972)
(245) (1,529) (1,550)
(22)
CORPORATE PLANNING AND PROJECTS
November
Shire Strategic Plan – Operational Review
The Shire Strategic Plan (SSP) expresses Council’s vision, goals and priorities for the Mornington
Peninsula Shire over a four year period (2013-2017). The SSP contains a series of major
initiatives (formerly known as Key Strategic Activities) that were identified at the time to contribute
to the achievement of the Strategic Objective. Council may review and update the SSP at any time
and can consider whether any adjustments need to be made with respect to the remaining period
of the plan. Currently, all unit business activities are mapped back to the strategies, outcomes and
goals listed in the SSP, and from this perspective, it is important that the SSP remains a live, up to
date and relevant strategic plan. Quarterly reporting on the SPP is provided to Council via the
CEO’s quarterly performance report.
The internal review did not revisit or modify the strategic direction set by Council (ie goals,
strategies and outcomes); rather focused on the operational plan to implement Councils strategic
direction. The team engaged each directorate to revisit our major initiatives from an operational
perspective.
Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF)
The Victorian Government has introduced a mandatory system of performance reporting to
improve the transparency and availability of performance information about councils. The LGPRF
became mandatory on 1 July 2014 through the Local Government (Planning and Reporting)
Regulations 2014. The framework is made up of 70 quantitative measures and 24 qualitative
checklist measures and includes four indicator sets: service performance, financial performance,
sustainable capacity, and governance & management.
In November, the team established an Interface Councils data sharing protocol for the remainder of
the financial year.
Demographic forecast update
The Corporate Planning and Projects team have worked with units to analyse forecast
assumptions recommended by external demographic specialists. Local assumptions are applied
to the latest Census ABS data and figures to create the most accurate picture of future population
growth and composition in key areas.
Community Satisfaction Survey
Each year Local Government Victoria (LGV) coordinates and auspices the State-wide Local
Government Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) throughout Victorian local government areas.
The Shire participates in the CSS every year. Generally, a coordinated procurement approach
allows for a more cost effective survey than would be possible if Councils commissioned surveys
individually. Importantly, core elements of the CSS form part of Council’s legislated reporting
requirements - Local Government Indicators and the LGPRF.
In this regard, the LGV CSS
methodology meets the audit requirements set by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office.
In November, the team reviewed the Shire’s participation in the full survey.
Monthly Report Review
In November the team coordinated an internal review of the existing Monthly Report. The working
group will make a clear recommendation on a proposed management financial and corporate
performance reporting framework that will deliver significant benefit to the organisation. To ensure
that the Shire retains a high level of transparency and accountability to the community, a series of
options to report meaningfully to the community will be suggested.
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December
Shire Strategic Plan – Operational Review
The review was presented to Exec on 16 December and will be discussed with Council in February
2015.
Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF)
The Shire participated in LGV Trial 1 (2014/2015) data analysis program. 66 of 79 councils
participated in the Q1 trial. Importantly, the Q1 reporting trial was not about benchmarking or
comparing council results, rather it was an exercise to assist councils establish data collection
processes and procedures that enable them to successfully and accurately report at the end of the
financial year.
Overall, LGV recognised Mornington Peninsula Shire has a strong capacity to report against the
framework.
The sharing of LGPRF data from Q1 with other Interface Councils has continued to identify
efficiencies and variations in data collection methods. Q2 LGPRF data from teams is due 9
January, with the results to be provided to Exec soon thereafter.
Demographic forecast update
Exec considered the revised forecast on 2 December. Further work will take place in early 2015 to
explore the implications of the revised population forecasts on our current and future services.
Community Satisfaction Survey
Exec approved in December to participate in core survey questions.
Financially, the unfavourable variance is due to timing of expenditure.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(45)
(18)
27
(323)
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45
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(333)
(10)
(657)
(637)
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COMMUNICATIONS
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Publications
The summer magazine edition of Peninsula Wide was delivered in December, and features a
range of information about events and activities on the Peninsula over the peak summer period.
This edition also contains important information to assist residents to deal with the threat of
heatwave and bushfire.
Work has commenced on planning for the February edition.
Media
The team had a busy November/December handling a range of local, state and national media
inquiries.
The three issues which received the most media attention where:
• Council’s nature strip policy: The Mayor was interviewed on Channel 7’s Sunrise, Channel
9 News, ABC Radio and 3AW to talk about the draft Nature Strip Policy which opens up the
possibility for people to plant vegetable and fruit trees on their nature strips.
• Rye food vans: The Communications Team worked with Environment Protection and
Community Safety to respond to a number of local and state media inquiries regarding the
food vans in Rye. Information was regularly updated on the website to keep the community
up-to-date with Shire investigations on the issue.
• Raw milk deaths: A Peninsula child died after consuming raw, unpasteurised milk, resulting
in national media attention. While the Shire did not have a direct role to play in investigating
the incident, it will assist the Department of Health in reminding stores stocking raw milk
that it must be clearly marked “not for human consumption.”
• No Entertainment/No Nonsense New Year’s Eve – The Mayor was interviewed on 3AW on
New Year’s Eve, and spoke with both The Age and The Herald Sun regarding the Shire’s
No Entertainment/No Nonsense New Year’s Eve strategy.
The team also prepared a range of media releases including:
Mayor welcomes new CEO; No entertainment, No nonsense New Year’s Eve; Fire danger period
commences; Alfred St Plaza Lights Up; Summer Library activities; Australia Day Awards and
Celebrations; Have Your Say on the Shire Budget; Best Bites Award Winners; and 2014 Urban
Wellbeing Survey.
Events/Mayor and Councillor Support
The Communications Team, together with Community Events and Mayor and Councillor Support,
organised the official opening of the $8.5m Civic Reserve Recreation Centre in early December. A
community open day will be held on March 15.
Speeches and assistance were provided for a range of other events, including:
Mornington Tennis Centre opening; Human Rights Oration; Police Point Shire Park at Twilight;
Communities That Care end of year celebration; Meals on Wheels volunteer lunch; MPRG
exhibition opening; White Ribbon Day breakfast; Off the Kuff business launch; and the closing of
Archibald Prize exhibition.
Challenges
The peak summer period always presents a range of challenges for the Mornington Peninsula as
the population more than doubles. For the communications team, the challenge is ensuring that
information about activities and events that have the potential to impact on residents and visitors is
clearly and consistently communicated.
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The Communications team also works closely with local emergency service providers (police, CFA
and SES) to keep the community informed of any potential risks (eg. bushfire and storm events).
As an extremely popular holiday destination, the Peninsula is often in the news during the summer
period. Last summer, for example, the communications team handled inquiries on a range of
issues including the ‘one-punch’ death of a teenager in Rye, a major fire on the Mornington
Peninsula Freeway and a light plane crash in Sorrento.
Another challenge is the amount of traffic we receive on our Shire website, which is up to fourtimes the usual monthly amount. We have adjusted our bandwidth to cope with the increase in
traffic, and recent enhancements by Telstra have improved the reliability and coverage of the
network.
Financially, there are no major issues. Monthly variances reflect a timing issue with the delivery of
Peninsula Wide and will not impact on year end forecasts.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(55)
(162)
(107)
(526)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(612)
(86) (1,154) (1,148)
6
TEAM SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Traineeships and Work Experience
The 2014 Wal Morrison program is now complete with trainees attending their final workshop and
their fourth and final work rotation. Well done to our 4 trainees for completing all the administrative
requirements of the traineeship. The total number of traineeships within the Shire for the calendar
year amounts to 18. With schools being totally immersed in exams during November and early
December, only two work experience placements were hosted within the Statutory Planning Unit
and The Briars in December.
Learning and Development (including OH&S training)
Training delivered included a Workplace Behaviour Refresher, Charter of Human Rights, Integrity
in Local Government, Managing Contractor Safety, a five day Health and Safety Representative
training program, Chief Fire Warden Training, First Aid and Manual Handling programs. There
were a total of 441 attendances at the 21 training courses conducted over this two month period.
One of the Shire’s commitments is to continually develop its Team Leaders/Outcome Facilitators
and those aspiring to such roles. This commitment will be supported in 2015 with the Shire’s
participation in the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) Challenge, providing an
opportunity for our team to match their skills against other local government teams from across
Victoria then Australia.
2014 saw the end of studies for approximately 30 team members who have been working towards
formal qualifications in their respective professions. Planning has commenced for the Shire’s
annual graduation ceremony to be conducted in February 2015, which will formally recognise and
celebrate the achievement of those 30 team members. These hard working team members will
receive qualifications ranging from Certificate III level to Masters degrees.
Recruitment
A total of 643 applications were received in November and December for 25 positions advertised.
Total applications received in the calendar year amounts to 2,481 and is an indicator of the strong
pool of candidates the Shire attracts for nearly all positions. As one of the largest employers on
the Peninsula, the Shire’s recruitment campaigns provide valuable opportunities for prospective job
candidates to obtain employment with the Shire.
Best Practice
The Shire is committed to continuous improvement and throughout November reviews of several
different cross-organisational processes were undertaken. December saw the completion of work
to clarify a competency framework for Leadership as well as development of a training program.
Financially, the YTD variance of $88K is due to under expenditure in staff training of $51K, paid
parental leave of $34K, long term sick leave of $26K and traineeships of $30K. This is offset by
over expenditure in staff support of $32K.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(155)
(160)
(5)
(599)
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(511)
88 (1,766) (1,710)
55
GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE SUPPORT
NOVEMBER 2014
GOVERNANCE
Annual Council Meeting
Held on 10 November where Cr Bev Colomb was elected Mayor and Cr Graham Pittock elected
Deputy Mayor for the next twelve months.
Correspondence Commitment Policy
Correspondence Commitment Policy formally adopted by Council. The policy formalises current
practices and will assist the community to communicate with the Shire by understanding the
Shire’s expectations and standards.
2015 Council Meeting Timetable
Council meeting schedule and timetable for 2015 adopted including the appointment of
Chairpersons for the various Special Committees established by Council.
Meeting timetable generally provides for Council meetings to be held on Mondays during the 2nd
week (held at Rosebud Office) and 4th week (held at community locations) of each calendar month.
Meetings of the Development Assessments Committee and Forward Planning Committee will be
convened as required.
Appointment of Council Representatives
Council Representatives were appointed to various community committees, peak industry bodies
and regional organisations at the 24 November Council meeting.
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
A Special Council meeting was held on 26 November to formally appoint Mr Carl Cowie as Chief
Executive Officer in accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Act 1989.
Freedom of Information
Requests in progress at the start of the month
New requests during the month
Withdrawn Requests
Non valid requests
Requests resolved
Requests in progress at the end of month
8
5
1
1
5
6
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR SUPPORT
Events and Functions
Cr Celi hosted Grade 3 students from Balcombe Grammar and attended Victorian Local
Governance Association (VLGA) – 100 Years of Women in Local Government.
Mayor & Councillors involved in Remembrance Day activities across the Peninsula.
Mayor Cr Colomb, Cr Wood and Cr Gibb attended opening of Main Ridge Fire Station. Governor
General Peter Cosgrove, Minister for Emergency Services and Martin Dixon MP in attendance.
Mayor, Cr Gibb and Cr Celi attended White Ribbon Breakfast.
Cr Garnock attended Hastings Police Senior Citizens Annual BBQ and Concert.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
November saw the commencement of the Summer Camping/Holiday Season. Customer Service
Staff are gearing up for its busiest time of the Year.
New Garbage Collection Contract with Solo has commenced and is being closely monitored.
Calls received during November totalled 21,755 compared to October of 25,876, a decrease of
4,121.
Service Requests raised during November numbered 6,475 compared with 7,238 in
October.
Overdue requests at the end of November numbered 461, a n increase of 2 when
compared with October.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Citizenship Ceremony
A Citizenship Ceremony was held at the Peninsula Community Theatre on 19 November where 79
local residents became Australian citizens.
Community Council Meeting
Local township Council Meeting was held at the Mount Eliza Community Hall on 24 November.
Public briefings were provided by the following community groups:
•
Ms Ann Scholes, Co-ordinator of the Friends of William Road Beach, provided Council and
the public with an overview of bushland restoration for Mount Eliza Foreshore;
•
Mr Andrew Swaine, President of Mornington Railway Preservation Society, presented an
overview of the Mornington Railway Preservation Society and how it intends to increase
and improve communications with Council and the community; and
•
Mr Don Reeves, President of Mount Eliza Neighbourhood Centre, explained how the
Neighbourhood Centre is involved in the community and provided an update on the Mount
Eliza Men’s Shed.
DECEMBER
GOVERNANCE
Instrument of Delegation to CEO
Following the recent appointment of the new CEO, Council reviewed and formally approved the
Instrument of Delegation to the CEO. There were no changes to the Instrument as previously
adopted by Council in August.
2015 Australia Day Local Awards
Council approved the recipients of the 2015 Australia Day Local Awards in the categories of
Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Community Event of the Year based on the
recommendations of an independent Selection Panel. Winners will be announced on Australia
Day.
Freedom of Information
Requests in progress at the start of the month
New requests during the month
Withdrawn Requests
Non valid requests
Requests resolved
Requests in progress at the end of month
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50
6
4
0
1
3
6
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR SUPPORT
Events and Functions
Cr Bowden attended the Triple M Luke Batty Memorial Outside Broadcast and 20/20 cricket game
at Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb.
Mayor Cr Colomb, Cr Garnock and Cr Celi attended the International Day of People with a
Disability event.
Cr Fraser performed a speech at the Human Rights Day Oration provided by Andrew Jackomos,
Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, at the Peninsula Community
Theatre.
Mayor Cr Colomb, Cr Rodgers and Cr Fraser attended the Police Point Twilight Event at Police
Point Shire Park, Portsea.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
December marks the start of the school holiday and Christmas/New Year peak period and the
increase of visitors to the Peninsula is reflected in the volume of activity managed by the Customer
Service Team. Calls received during December totalled 23,933 compared to November of
21,755, an increase of 2,178.
Service Requests raised during December numbered 7,355 compared with 6,475 in November.
Overdue requests at the end of December numbered 549, a n increase of 88 when compared
with November.
Financially, on a year to date basis, unfavourable variances in salaries have been offset with
timing/saving differences in photocopier expenditure, and subscriptions memberships. The year end
forecast result will be unfavourable which is due to long term sick leave issues.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(548)
(514)
34 (3,397)
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Actual Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
(3,402)
(5)
Budget Forecast Variance
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(5,353) (5,314)
38
PROPERTY AND VALUATIONS
November 2014
PROPERTY
McCrae Beach Asbestos Removal
Property has been working with Infrastructure Maintenance, EPACS and SIMS Cleansing to
remove asbestos debris from the McCrae Beach. The dispersal of the asbestos material is thought
to have been due to maintenance works being undertaken by the licensee of a beach box. A clean
up and monitoring program utilising a licensed asbestos removal contractor and an environmental
consultant is currently in place to ensure there is no risk to the public. Planning Compliance is
investigating the matter.
Rosebud Motor Boat Squadron
The Property team had previously finalised the lease for the Rosebud Motor Boat Squadron
(RMBS) premises at Rosebud foreshore. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries
has now issued Coastal Management Act (CMA) consent for RMBS to use the foreshore area
adjoining the club premises for the launching and retrieval of vessels. This matter has been the
subject of long deliberation and representation by Council. The CMA consent legitimises the
RMBS use of the foreshore. The appropriate Crown land licence agreement incorporating the
conditions for the launching and retrieval of vessels is currently being finalised.
VALUATIONS
Supplementary Valuations
The valuation team has completed 815 supplementary valuations during November through to 16
December 2014.
General Valuation 2016
Stage 1 of General Revaluation 2016 has commenced. The project plan is scheduled to have
Stage 1 completed for lodgement with the Valuer Generals office 5 January 2015. Stage 2
(residential and rural) will commence from 5 January 2015. Part of Stage 1 is to review the 2014
revaluation and to prepare a project plan for the 2016 revaluation. Preparing this plan gives us an
opportunity to review the sub market group structures (smgs). A number of smgs have been
identified for consolidation. Further consolidation of smgs will continue throughout Stage 2. These
consolidations will result in more efficient use of officer time, with less days being needed to
complete reporting requirements as per Valuation Best Practice 2016.
The Senior Valuer has reviewed the current smgs for commercial, industrial and specialist smgs.
This reviewed structure will result in more efficient chart modelling on VM2020. We are working
towards having all assessments being valued using computer modelling charts on VM2020 by the
end of the 2016 revaluation. The higher the number of assessments that are valued using
VM2020 will result in the revaluation being returned within a shorter time period than previous
years.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Valuation Objections
For rating year 2014/2015, 129 formal valuation objections have been lodged. These include 13
objections from the Hastings Shopping Centre complex and 68 assessments from the Rosebud
Plaza Shopping Centre. 30% of the objections received have been resolved. A total of 90
objections remain unresolved.
This includes the 68 assessments from the Rosebud Plaza
Shopping Centre.
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December 2014
Peninsula Pistol Club, Mount Martha
Portables buildings including an ablution block have been delivered to the site whilst the Club
develop plans to rebuild their premises that were recently destroyed in a fire.
Former Mornington Tennis Courts, 300 Main Street, Mornington
Settlement of the sale to The Bays Hospital has taken place. A licence agreement was recently
issued to the hospital to allow them to take possession of the property prior to settlement.
Rosebud and Rye Foreshore Carnivals
New licence agreements finalised for the Rosebud and Rye Foreshore Carnivals. The carnivals
are currently setting up for operation during Christmas/New Year and Easter 2015. The carnival
operator has relocated the ferris wheel from the Rosebud site to Rye foreshore. The area where
the ferris wheel was sited in
Rosebud Village Green Circus
A new licence agreement has been finalised for Silvers Circus to operate on the Rosebud Village
Green from 29 December 2014 to 11 January 2015. Once the circus has vacated, the site will be
prepared for the Australia Day activities on 26 January 2015.
VALUATIONS
Supplementary Valuations
The valuation team has completed 1,142 supplementary valuations during November and
December 2014. At the time of this report there are no supplementary valuations more than 90
days old and there are 15 that are more than 60 days old that are yet to be completed.
General Valuation 2016
Stage 1 of the 2016 General Revaluation has been lodged with the Valuer General.
(residential and rural) will commence from 5 January 2015.
Stage 2
Mornington Peninsula Shire Valuation Objections
To date, 134 formal valuation objections have been lodged for the 2014/2015 rating year. This
number includes 13 objections from Hastings Shopping Centre and 68 assessments from the
Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre. There are currently 95 objections to be resolved (including the
68 from Rosebud Plaza). All objectors have been contacted and officers are working with the
ratepayers to resolve their objections.
Shire Appeals
To date there has only been one objection lodged as an Appeal with VCAT. The property is a
residential assessment in Rosebud.
Financially, the year to date unfavourable can be attributed to timing of the receipt of income for
property rentals together with the need to purchase a portable ablution block for the Peninsula
Pistol Club whose clubhouse was recently destroyed by fire. This unfavourable variance is not
expected to affect the Unit’s year end forecast.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
552
548
(4)
3,052
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
3,144
92
4,814
4,838
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INFORMATION SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
•
Centaman database for the Visitors Information Centre has now been moved from a local
copy to being hosted on a central server at Rosebud. This will provide for greater stability
and regular backup of systems and data.
•
NEC has advised that current phone system will be no longer be officially supported from
April 6th, 2015. IS has prepared a budget submission for 2015/16. Detailed options
analysis is being prepared to manage the risk between support withdrawal and replacement
with new phone system.
•
Request received to allow Council phone numbers to be displayed. Due to the age and
type of technology, this is only possible for Rosebud phone numbers. The vendor
completed this work in early December.
•
Discussions with VAGO on upcoming audit on Identity Management and Software
Licensing policies. Detailed audit of these areas will be conducted in January/February
2015. VAGO will also follow up on progress of previously identified audit issues.
•
Completed upgrade to MPS internet connection. The upgraded internet connection
provides for a dedicated link for internet traffic (email, systems access, etc.). The increase
in performance and reliability was negotiated and implemented by IS with increase in cost.
•
IS is consolidating the commercial and technical support arrangements of the various
smartphone apps that MPS has developed.
The variety of apps and development
approaches requires that a detailed approach to ensure MPS’ interests are preserved.
•
Preparing second tranche of IS policies for review and approval. These policies have been
developed according to prevailing best practice and international standards. These are
scheduled to be present in late January for approval and endorsement.
•
Developed new internal performance KPI’s for IS team. These KPI’s have been developed
to monitor and measure IS performance against the needs of the organisation. Reporting
against these KPI’s will commence from 1st January, 2015.
GIS
•
Fauna Survey data display designed in M.A.P.S. for use by Planners and Natural Systems
teams to help identify locations of particular species. Currently being tested prior to
implementation.
•
Map created for proposed new ESO30 (overlay) for Tootgarook Swamp to be submitted to
State Government for approval.
•
Acquisition and mapping of South East Water data in relation to Emergency Relief
Structures for use in drainage analysis.
•
Evacuation Route maps finalised for the Emergency Coordinator.
.
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT
•
Developed plan and commenced implementation to sequentially scan existing hard copy
records into corporate document management system. This also aligns our procedures
with Public Record Office of Victoria (PROV) standards.
Anticipated outcomes are a
reduction in search times for documents and, over time reduce storage costs.
•
Continued development of
destruction and digitisation.
information
management
policies
including
document
Financially, IS has delivered its allocation of P500 savings and this contributes the positive
Year End variance. The main contributors to the variances have been the incurring of increased
expenditure for upgraded telecommunications links to Rosebud Foreshore, Dromana VIC and
Mornington Depot. These have been set up and the respective directorates will be re-charged.
There are variations due to the status of the PC Replacement program. This is due to DELL
seeking to increase prices by 7%. MPS is currently negotiating with Dell around this price
increase and has placed on hold our upgrade program until it is resolved. This is expected to
be finalised by end of January 2015.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(211)
(260)
(49) (1,671)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(1,795)
(124) (2,856) (2,784)
73
FINANCE
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
November/December
Normal activities during November have been relatively routine, apart from an increase in the
volume of notices of acquisitions processed (a 20% increase on the same time last year) as a
result of settlements prior to the summer holidays. This increase in property movement has also
been reflected in the number of land information certificates issued.
The number of direct debit payments continues to increase with just over 3000 ratepayers now
paying by this method (a significant increase in the last 12 months).
Bpay view was available for the first time for the second instalment reminder notices and although
the initial update was not quite 1% we have had a successful implementation.
The number of direct debit payments continues to increase with just over 3000 ratepayers now
paying by this method (a significant increase in the last 12 months).
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
November/December
Having substantially completed the major aspects of the 2014/15 mid-year budget review, it is
pleasing to report that we have been able to accommodate a range of adjustments while
forecasting no major changes to our overall ‘bottom line’ result.
The results of the mid-year budget review will be formally reported to Council in the January 2015
Monthly Report.
As part of next year’s budget process the community has been invited to provide input into the
development of the draft 2015/16 Annual Budget. Written submissions will be accepted for
consideration prior to a community meeting to be held at the Shire’s Rosebud Office on
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 commencing at 4pm. The meeting is an opportunity for interested
persons to learn more about the budget process and for verbal presentation to be made in support
of written submissions.
Financially, the year to date variance is due to the timing of employee overhead and plant
expenses and will have no impact on the year-end result. No year-end forecasts are proposed at
this stage.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(99)
671
771
(757)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
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Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
157
914 (2,440) (2,432)
8
DIRECTOR – SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION
The summer camping season, which runs from November through until January, is the busiest
time of the year for the Shire’s Customer Services team. The influx of campers and holiday house
occupants results in an increase in calls, particularly relating to animals and waste. We also see
more interest in our information, with our website catering for up to four times more visits than
normal. Information about events and activities is particularly popular. The increased activity also
results in more attention by the media, With the Communications team busy responding to media
enquiries.
While customer facing units are busy, activity continues with our support departments. During
November and December, the Finance team review performance to date as part of the preparation
of a mid-year budget review. The Finance team also start work on preparing the next year’s
budget, including calling for community ideas and inputs.
Financially, the year to date variance is on target, with nothing significant to report.
$'000
Operating Surplus / (Deficit)
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month
Month
Y.T.D
(41)
(38)
3
(269)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
57
Actual Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D.
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
(270)
(1)
(533)
(532)
1
CAPITAL WORKS OVERVIEW
Baxter Preschool, Baxter
Baxter Preschool can now use their two new playrooms (stage one new room construction and
stage two refurbishment of existing playroom). Stage one works completed in August has
significantly increased places available for preschool students in Baxter. To assist the preschool in
keeping services operational on-site during the staged construction, a temporary portable building
was ben provided.
Stage two refurbishment were also recently completed.
Stage two wet area
Stage two playroom
Elsie Dorrington Netball Pavilion, Mornington – Pavilion Strategy
Building construction works have reached practical completion.
The completed building includes time keepers/office, unisex change and toilet facilities, umpires
change room, store rooms, bin store, internal disabled toilet, external public toilets, first aid room,
disabled access, new kitchen and social areas.
The new building will significantly assist the Mornington Netball Association in providing adequate
facilities to cater for their existing seven playing courts.
External view from car park (Public Toilets)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Internal view of social room
58
Fruit Growers Reserve, Somerville – Pavilion Strategy, Somerville
Construction works for Fruitgrowers Sports Pavilion is underway.
The new facility will include unisex change and toilet facilities, umpires change room, store rooms,
internal disabled toilet, external public toilets, first aid room, disabled access, new kitchen, social
areas, new energy efficient lighting, heating, ventilation and cooling systems, insulation, water
saving fixtures and water tanks for capture of roof water for toilet flushing.
Progress to date includes site cut, levelling, service rough concrete slab and footings.
Construction over the next two weeks will include the erection of framing and block work.
Works are anticipated to be completed by July 2015.
Concrete slab construction
Mount Martha Life Saving Club, Mount Martha
Construction works continue to progress for the new Mount Martha Life Saving Club facility. The
upper floor slab and framing has been completed, the roof is on and internal wall linings and fitoff are due to commence soon. Handover of the completed facility is anticipated for early to midFebruary.
This facility is being upgraded to cater for significant growth in demand for lifesaving services and
activities. The new building is being built to withstand the harsh coastal environment on the
foreshore, including being designed to handle inundation. This project will also include a new
public toilet facility for the community.
Mount Martha Life Saving Club – view from carpark
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59
Mount Martha Life Saving Club – Internal view from social room
Bentons Square Pre-School additions, Mornington
Construction and landscaping works for the new pre-school classroom at Benton’s Square have now
reached practical completion. The additional to the existing pre-school facility provides a bright,
vibrant space for children to play and learn. The classroom and landscaping features are interesting
and stimulating.
This project is on target ready for licensing and opening during January.
Bentons Square pre-school additions – view of refurbished playground space
Monthly Report November/December 2014
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Bentons Square pre-school addition – view of new playground space
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Mornington
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre is now open, with major tenants Mornington Tennis Club,
Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics and David Collins Stadium operating from the venue. Building
additions to the table tennis stadium are continuing, along with landscape planting.
Monthly Report November/December 2014
61
Mornington Park Playground
Works to refurbish and revitalise the Mornington Park Playground reached practical completion 17
October 2014.
The works consisted of minor works to the existing boat structure, replacement of old equipment,
new swings and introduction of paths, trees, seating and sensory elements.
This new play area will provide a place for families to meet and enjoy the outdoors.
In the first few weeks many visitors have returned to the park to test out the new playground.
New play structure and pirate ship in background
Refurbished pirate ship
New landscaping and paving
New swings and path
Monthly Report November/December 2014
62
Dromana Visitors
Centre
The main works within the building have been completed. Works included new outside paths,
roof replacement, complete refurbishment of the front foyer, new meeting room, upgrade
of the disabled toilet
Front foyer
Path and bridge to lift well at Safety Beach
Works have now been completed for the link to the lift well underpass for Marina Cove
The new path extends the path past the yacht Club to the new bridge into the lift and stairs
New composite bridge
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63
Financially, there are no changes to report to date. The mid year review will highlight these capital
changes, to be reported in January
Noting the year end forecast change of $16,262m represents the carry forward program from
2013/14.
Standard Statement of Capital Works
For the period ending December 2014
Forecast Actual Variance Forecast
Month Month Month
Y.T.D
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance Budget Forecast Variance
Y.T.D
Y.E.
Y.E.
Y.E.
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Capital Works Area
Land
Buildings
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Drainage
Infrastructure - Other
Plant
Furniture and Equipment
Information Technology
Artworks
Library Bookstock
0
2,211
2,873
688
907
21
49
0
3
193
4
1,230
1,832
385
286
38
25
0
41
86
(4)
981
1,040
303
621
(18)
24
0
(37)
107
0
5,760
6,816
2,466
1,824
75
98
17
7
720
Total Capital Works
6,944
3,927
3,018
17,782
Monthly Report November/December 2014
64
92
6,786
6,644
2,434
1,453
76
77
39
38
622
18,261
(92)
(1,026)
172
32
371
(1)
20
(22)
(32)
98
(479)
350
10,128
12,872
3,760
3,845
268
195
0
13
1,300
32,731
350
14,575
21,110
4,707
5,970
474
273
17
13
1,504
48,993
0
(4,447)
(8,237)
(947)
(2,125)
(206)
(78)
(17)
0
(204)
(16,262)
Capital Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
17010. Plant & Equipment Replacement
17012. Acquisition (splays, easements & sm
17016. Oval Rehab - Drainage & Sprinklers
17027. Implementation of Toilet Strategy
17031. Provision of Library Books/Material
17032. Acquisitions - M'ton Pen Reg Galler
17038. Traffic Mgt Treatments
17050. Rehab - Walkways/bike paths/footpat
17053. Drainage Rehabilitation
17054. Drainage Upgrades
17062. Signage - Traffic/Parking Areas
17063. Signage - General
17082. Sale of Roads
17260. Playground developments
17263. Implementation of Recreation Master
17272. Hall Improvements Asset Replacement
17273. Reserve Improvements/ Asset Replace
17313. Equestrian Strategy Implementation
17362. Footpath Strategy - Impl
17363. Photocopier Replacement
17368. Sorrento Strategy - Boardwalk
17371. Portsea Strategy - Impl Stage 1
17400. BBQ Upgrade Program
17401. Building Renovations - Major Build
17402. Recreation Building Imp
17444. Hastings Com Area Parking & TMT Imp
17465. LT - Coastal Mgt/Master Plan Impl
17482. Safer Local Roads Program
17483. Signage Directional
17486. Southern Peninsula Aquatic Recreati
Monthly Report November/December 2014
75,250
0
53,750
250,000
720,066
6,500
127,300
572,500
475,000
250,000
20,000
50,000
0
177,500
479,450
25,000
45,000
100,000
652,654
0
0
350,000
15,000
2,316,180
84,000
130,800
75,800
0
0
200,000
65
Actual
Y.T.D.
Variance
Y.T.D
75,995
(745)
15,042
(15,042)
36,172
17,578
0
250,000
621,846
98,220
38,481
(31,981)
176,613
(49,313)
501,031
71,469
409,164
65,836
175,324
74,676
23,075
(3,075)
51,349
(1,349)
3,655
(3,655)
343,722
(166,222)
249,453
229,997
23,248
1,752
0
45,000
7,221
92,779
576,302
76,352
0
0
460
(460)
270,229
79,772
11,804
3,196
4,098,467 (1,782,287)
70,355
13,645
82,024
48,776
75,735
65
0
0
(900)
900
187,687
12,313
Budget
Y.E.
268,000
350,000
135,000
1,000,000
1,300,000
13,000
150,000
1,210,000
700,000
500,000
40,000
100,000
0
300,000
1,020,000
50,000
90,000
200,000
956,215
0
0
0
30,000
1,693,000
120,000
0
0
4,000,000
0
1,600,000
Forecast
Y.E.
474,000
350,000
202,000
1,000,000
1,504,000
13,000
203,100
1,263,800
700,000
500,000
40,000
100,000
0
505,500
1,852,300
50,000
90,000
200,000
2,897,635
20,000
0
350,000
30,000
3,972,680
178,000
130,800
75,800
4,000,000
0
1,600,000
Variance
Y.E.
(206,000)
0
(67,000)
0
(204,000)
0
(53,100)
(53,800)
0
0
0
0
0
(205,500)
(832,300)
0
0
0
(1,941,420)
(20,000)
0
(350,000)
0
(2,279,680)
(58,000)
(130,800)
(75,800)
0
0
0
Capital Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
17489. Rye Traffic Man Strategy Implementa
17522. Enterprise Content Management Syste
17549. Bicycle Strategy
17552. Blackspot Program (Council contribu
17554. Skate & BMX Strategy
17556. Soccer Strategy - Implementation
17558. Kerb and Channel - Rehabilitation
17584. Activity Centre Structure Plan - Im
17593. Integrated Flood Management and Dra
17606. B/Spot Tyabb Tooradin Rd Bungower
17622. R2R 3 Hodgins Road Frankston Flinde
17626. Foreshore Camping Areas - Amenity B
17629. Safety Beach CC - Path to Lift Acce
17630. Peninsula DriveSafe
17657. Former M'ton Sec.College Classrooms
17659. Urban Rd Contibutory Scheme Strateg
17660. Pavillion Strategy Implementation
17665. B/Spot Shands- Mton Flind Shoreham
17667. Sorrento Seawall
17668. Mount Martha Park Viewing Tower
17671. Sorrento Policemans Point Strategy
17672. Neighbourhood Activity Centre Struc
17673. Sporting Facilities Lighting Progra
17674. Ticketing System Foreshore B/Ramp
17675. Tennis Strategy
17676. Netball Strategy
17677. BSpot Melb Rd (Canterbury Jetty Rd)
17678. BSpot Browns Rd/Boneo Rd-Flders Rd
17679. BSpot Marine Pd/Western Port/Skinne
17681. Safety Beach - Buckley's Rest
Monthly Report November/December 2014
0
17,000
220,000
112,500
110,000
0
160,000
330,000
1,725,996
50,000
517,200
175,000
0
0
0
1,248,850
859,500
170,000
30,000
0
72,500
179,750
50,000
0
50,000
100,000
0
0
577,500
0
66
Actual
Y.T.D.
4,910
39,166
161,992
71,865
47,396
0
150,426
134,123
1,849,402
597,953
595,903
74,322
24,234
6,450
33,758
1,284,900
183,019
145,279
7,153
0
143,931
180,083
50,000
932
32,001
18,969
39,876
3,391
477,423
0
Variance
Y.T.D
(4,910)
(22,166)
58,008
40,635
62,604
0
9,574
195,877
(123,406)
(547,953)
(78,703)
100,678
(24,234)
(6,450)
(33,758)
(36,050)
676,481
24,721
22,848
0
(71,431)
(333)
0
(932)
17,999
81,031
(39,876)
(3,391)
100,077
0
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
300,000
225,000
270,000
150,000
300,000
400,000
2,500,000
0
0
350,000
0
0
0
727,000
3,209,000
0
0
0
145,000
100,000
100,000
0
100,000
200,000
0
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.E.
46,500
17,000
557,000
225,000
320,000
359,000
300,000
808,000
3,447,000
50,000
517,200
350,000
23,000
20,800
36,000
1,863,300
3,209,000
764,000
126,200
36,000
170,000
236,000
116,000
9,200
188,000
235,000
160,000
45,300
577,500
20,000
Variance
Y.E.
(46,500)
(17,000)
(257,000)
0
(50,000)
(209,000)
0
(408,000)
(947,000)
(50,000)
(517,200)
0
(23,000)
(20,800)
(36,000)
(1,136,300)
0
(764,000)
(126,200)
(36,000)
(25,000)
(136,000)
(16,000)
(9,200)
(88,000)
(35,000)
(160,000)
(45,300)
(577,500)
(20,000)
Capital Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
17684. Bay Trail Path
17686. SCS - Shire Road - Dromana
17690. Sorrento Early Leaning Facility
17692. Bentons Square Preschool Additions
17695. RTR - Bungower Rd / Tyabb-Tooradin
17696. Hastings Activity Centre Structure
17697. Rosebud Activity Centre Structure P
17699. Unmade Carpark Construction Strateg
17701. Active Sports Strategy - Impl
17705. Alfred Street Roundabout
17706. Alfred Street Streetscape Works
17708. BSpot Shands/Main Creek Roundabout
17709. BSpot Jetty/McDowell Signals
17710. BSpot Sandy Road Fingal
17712. West Park Open Space
17714. Mt Martha Life Saving Club
17715. Mens Shed Somerville
17716. Mens Shed Mornington
17718. Timber Structures Renewal
17719. Marine Structures Renewal
17720. Road/Bridges & Culvert Renewal
17721. Residential Dwellings
17722. Somerville Pedestrain Strategy
17723. Furniture and Equipment Replacement
17724. Public Transport Facility Imp
17725. Guardrail Renewal Program
17726. David Collings Lesirue Centre
17727. Storm Water Quality Program
17728. Mills Beach Master Plan Implementat
17730. B/spot - Mt Eliza Way
Monthly Report November/December 2014
0
0
0
0
0
87,500
50,000
10,000
0
100,000
176,000
200,000
0
50,000
25,000
1,200,000
85,000
0
100,000
75,000
12,500
68,000
50,000
72,500
15,000
8,750
330,234
15,000
50,000
223,500
67
Actual
Y.T.D.
85,175
0
74,457
588,797
4,246
3,970
9,670
19,329
0
149,370
444,362
372,077
3,460
22,693
47,800
1,331,042
99,966
0
90,241
80,972
6,080
66,674
10,001
53,806
11,060
0
0
0
1,915
33,819
Variance
Y.T.D
(85,175)
0
(74,457)
(588,797)
(4,246)
83,530
40,330
(9,329)
0
(49,370)
(268,362)
(172,077)
(3,460)
27,307
(22,800)
(131,042)
(14,966)
0
9,759
(5,972)
6,420
1,326
39,999
18,694
3,940
8,750
330,234
15,000
48,085
189,681
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
0
350,000
200,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200,000
150,000
50,000
68,000
100,000
145,000
30,000
35,000
1,320,938
60,000
200,000
767,000
Forecast
Y.E.
77,000
100,000
13,300
342,500
0
428,300
298,000
59,100
100,000
100,000
176,000
743,000
313,000
72,000
50,500
1,610,500
85,000
60,000
200,000
150,000
50,000
68,000
100,000
145,000
30,000
35,000
1,320,938
60,000
200,000
767,000
Variance
Y.E.
(77,000)
(100,000)
(13,300)
(342,500)
0
(78,300)
(98,000)
(59,100)
(50,000)
(100,000)
(176,000)
(743,000)
(313,000)
(72,000)
(50,500)
(1,610,500)
(85,000)
(60,000)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Capital Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
17731. B/spot - Graydens road/Boes
17732. B/spot - Loders Road - Moorooduc
17733. B/spot - Browns Road - Rosebud
17734. B/spot - Eastbourne Road - Rosebud
17735. Somerville Tennis Club
17736. Red Hill Tennis Club
17737. Mornington Youth Hub
17742. Pedestrian Treatments
17743. Land Acq - 13 Ninth Avenue, Rosebud
30,000
303,000
40,000
149,000
16,500
15,000
191,750
25,000
0
Actual
Y.T.D.
11,042
38,711
2,450
18,409
2,661
1,003
0
20,648
72,876
17,781,780 18,261,188
Monthly Report November/December 2014
68
Variance
Y.T.D
18,958
264,289
37,550
130,591
13,839
13,997
191,750
4,352
(72,876)
Budget
Y.E.
1,480,000
1,046,000
400,000
298,000
33,000
30,000
767,000
50,000
0
Forecast
Y.E.
1,480,000
1,046,000
400,000
298,000
33,000
30,000
767,000
50,000
0
Variance
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(479,408) 32,731,153 48,992,753 (16,261,600)
PRIORITY WORKS OVERVIEW
Financially, there are no changes to report in November/December report. The mid year changes
will be reported in January report.
Noting the year end forecast change of $1,688m represents the carry forward program from
2013/14.
Program
Forecast
Y.T.D
2,997
Monthly Report November/December 2014
69
Actual
Y.T.D.
1,245
Variance
Y.T.D
1,753
Budget
Y.E.
3,034
Forecast
Y.E.
4,721
Variance
Y.E.
(1,688)
Priority Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
56001.
56002.
56003.
56007.
56009.
56012.
56013.
56015.
56015.
56026.
56030.
56039.
56044.
56064.
56065.
56067.
56067.
56105.
56107.
56109.
56112.
56123.
56123.
56146.
56152.
56170.
56171.
56226.
Installation of New Fire Plugs.
Resurfacing of Cricket Pitches.
Developer W ks - Drainage Upgrades.
N/Ball Crt Resurf (Sport Club Fund)
Conservation W orks-MPRG.
Building Demolition.
Street Lighting Improvements.
Half Cost Fencing (Inc)
Half Cost Fencing
Sewerage Connection Council Buildin
Implement Dog free & leash areas
Disabled Facilities Council Buildin
Dredging of Boatramp at Hastings
Minor Streetscape Works- Commer Cnt
Sewerage Connection- Council Buildi
Coastal Reserves Biodiversity Cons. (Inc)
Coastal Reserves Biodiversity Cons.
Tree Removal Program
Building Renovations Misc.
Minor Traffic Improvements.
Risk Mgt Initiatives former Landfil
Sustainable Energy Funds Initiative (Inc)
Sustainable Energy Funds Initiative
Infrastructure Upgrades - Landfills
Parks & Reserves (Passive) Rehab Pr
Open Space Strategy - Implmentation
IT Systems Upgrades and Development
Landfill Cell Capping Provision
Monthly Report November/December 2014
25,000
7,500
0
25,000
13,750
26,250
32,500
0
51,000
10,000
15,000
45,000
31,900
60,000
0
0
6,000
25,000
153,500
37,500
227,000
0
0
100,000
9,600
10,000
291,401
200,000
70
Actual
Y.T.D.
1,638
12,354
23,429
33,481
17,207
86,797
15,366
(1,590)
23,205
0
0
10,299
3,550
36,584
23,200
(12,540)
58,416
25,000
111,729
38,935
101,806
(27,793)
23,487
12,602
25,000
44,088
138,523
200,000
Variance
Y.T.D
23,363
(4,854)
(23,429)
(8,481)
(3,457)
(60,547)
17,134
1,590
27,795
10,000
15,000
34,701
28,350
23,416
(23,200)
12,540
(52,416)
(0)
41,771
(1,435)
125,194
27,793
(23,487)
87,398
(15,400)
(34,088)
152,878
0
Budget
Y.E.
50,000
15,000
0
50,000
27,500
35,000
65,000
0
20,000
20,000
30,000
0
0
120,000
0
0
0
50,000
251,000
75,000
564,000
0
0
100,000
0
0
134,000
200,000
Forecast
Y.E.
50,000
15,000
0
50,000
27,500
35,000
65,000
0
61,000
20,000
30,000
45,000
31,900
120,000
0
0
6,000
50,000
279,000
75,000
564,000
0
0
150,000
9,600
10,000
316,400
200,000
Variance
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(41,000)
0
0
(45,000)
(31,900)
0
0
0
(6,000)
0
(28,000)
0
0
0
0
(50,000)
(9,600)
(10,000)
(182,400)
0
Priority Works
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
56228.
56230.
56261.
56274.
56275.
56275.
56278.
56281.
56297.
56299.
58304.
58308.
58315.
58315.
58316.
58317.
58324.
58325.
58327.
58328.
58329.
58330.
58331.
58331.
58332.
58333.
58336.
Corporate W ater Conservation Progra
Rosebud Foreshore Camp Site Markers
Telecommunications Tower Projects
Net Gain-Bungower Rd/The Eyrei/Art
Long Term Coastal Management Master (Inc)
Long Term Coastal Management Master
Investigation of catchments
Hall W orks
Somerville Township-Amentity W orks
Tyabb Township - Amentity W ks
St Mitchell Circuit Retarding Basin
The Briars Fera Exlcusion Fence
Somerville Cenotaph (Inc)
Somerville Cenotaph
Police Point Conservation & Rec Pla
Marine Drive Safety Beach
Place Making - Minor W orks
Foreshore Facilites Rehab. - Boat
Tyabb Cricket Club
Somerville/Tyabb District Heritage
Boundary Fence Repair SIMS2
ANZAC Centenary Mornington (Inc)
CCTV Projects (Inc)
CCTV Projects
Mt Eliza Bowls Club - Lighting (Inc)
Petanque Piste Red Hill Bowls (Inc)
Bike Safe Investigations - Minor
Monthly Report November/December 2014
71
Actual
Y.T.D.
Variance
Y.T.D
Budget
Y.E.
515,100
9,700
0
41,176
0
401,400
260,000
0
6,400
10,400
0
19,600
0
13,900
54,700
70,000
50,000
15,000
10,000
15,000
45,000
0
0
56,955
0
0
0
39,195
0
10,450
85,110
(148,976)
42,754
298,465
5,240
0
0
(1,811)
6,632
(9,091)
2,100
12,907
11,570
3,272
0
20,000
1,808
0
(7,195)
(200,000)
79,285
(22,500)
(18,900)
9,539
475,905
9,700
(10,450)
(43,934)
148,976
358,646
(38,465)
(5,240)
6,400
10,400
1,811
12,968
9,091
11,800
41,794
58,430
46,728
15,000
(10,000)
13,193
45,000
7,195
200,000
(22,330)
22,500
18,900
(9,539)
100,000
0
0
82,350
0
475,000
300,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100,000
30,000
20,000
30,000
90,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,997,232
1,244,625
1,752,607
3,033,850
Forecast
Y.E.
624,100
9,700
0
82,350
0
732,400
300,000
0
6,400
10,400
0
19,600
0
13,900
54,700
321,000
100,000
30,000
20,000
30,000
90,000
0
0
66,500
0
0
0
Variance
Y.E.
(524,100)
(9,700)
0
0
0
(257,400)
0
0
(6,400)
(10,400)
0
(19,600)
0
(13,900)
(54,700)
(321,000)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(66,500)
0
0
0
4,721,450 (1,687,600)
PRIORITY PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Financially, first quarter changes are listed below. The midyear changes will be reported in
January report
Projects with New Funding
• Mornington Peninsula Tourism - $275k – new funding received from Tourism Victoria.
• Villages of the Mornington Peninsula - $5k – new funding received from Small Business
Victoria.
• Are You Ready? - $110k – new funding received from the Department of Environment and
Primary Industries.
There is no change to the bottom line with the additional funding as matched expenditure has been
forecast.
Funding transferred to/from Operating Budget
• Tobacco Education - $20k – budget moved from operating to Priority Projects.
• Community Grants - Arts Stream - $40k – part of Council’s new grant initiative restructure,
funding has been moved to recurrent in operating accounts.
• Community Partnerships - $65k - part of Council’s new grant initiative restructure, funding
has been moved to recurrent in operating accounts.
• Place Making Grants - $110k - part of Council’s new grant initiative restructure, funding has
been moved to recurrent in operating accounts.
There is no change to Council’s bottom line with the transfer of these funds.
Noting the year end forecast changed by $2.186m, representing carry forward from 2013-14 and
savings contributed in first quarter review.
Forecast
Y.T.D
Priority Projects
Monthly Report November/December 2014
1,417
72
Actual
Y.T.D.
571
Variance
Y.T.D
846
Budget
Y.E.
2,319
Forecast
Y.E.
4,505
Variance
Y.E.
(2,186)
Priority Projects
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
6459. Hastings Promotional Fund (Inc)
6459. Hastings Promotional Fund
6482. Rosebud Activity Centre Struct Plan
6483. Hasting Activity Centre Struct Plan
6496. Business Development Plan for Morni
6502. Community Partnerships
6581. Events (Inc)
6581. Events
6615. Tobacco Education (Inc)
6615. Tobacco Education
6672. Responsible Gaming Strategy
6679. Rosebud Promotional Fund (Inc)
6679. Rosebud Promotional Fund
6680. Mt Eliza Promotional Fund (Inc)
6680. Mt Eliza Promotional Fund
6718. Green Wedge Action Plan
6736. Careers Expo (Inc)
6736. Careers Expo
6766. Geotechnical Investigations
6911. Somerville Community Needs Assessme
6915. Men's Shed
6923. Red Hill Character Assessment and D
6926. Parking Precinct Plans
6927. Port Phillip Urban Design Framework
6930. Stream Watch/Water Watch Program
6938. WOL Comty Arts-Metro Access Project
8603. Local Housing and Settlement Strate
Monthly Report November/December 2014
0
0
12,975
16,500
0
0
0
65,000
0
9,446
5,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,900
4,000
10,000
20,500
18,250
17,350
4,750
2,000
40,100
73
Actual
Y.T.D.
(52,686)
11,540
0
43,950
0
0
(2,750)
43,545
0
0
1,048
434
65,571
(55,292)
38,096
0
(2,864)
2,630
23,235
0
6,672
0
0
0
852
922
22,263
Variance
Y.T.D
52,686
(11,540)
12,975
(27,450)
0
0
2,750
21,455
0
9,446
3,952
(434)
(65,571)
55,292
(38,096)
0
2,864
(2,630)
(17,335)
4,000
3,328
20,500
18,250
17,350
3,898
1,078
17,837
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
0
50,000
0
65,000
0
130,000
0
0
25,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
0
0
28,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.E.
0
0
51,900
52,400
11,000
0
0
130,000
(20,000)
28,900
22,500
0
0
0
0
15,400
0
30,000
11,800
8,100
28,000
41,000
36,500
34,700
9,500
3,700
80,200
Variance
Y.E.
0
0
(51,900)
(2,400)
(11,000)
65,000
0
0
20,000
(28,900)
2,500
0
0
0
0
(15,400)
0
0
(11,800)
(8,100)
0
(41,000)
(36,500)
(34,700)
(9,500)
(3,700)
(80,200)
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8606. Character Assessment and Design Gui
8641. Road Safety Program Shire Wide (Inc)
8641. Road Safety Program Shire Wide
8642. Sorrento Promotional Fund SCS (Inc)
8642. Sorrento Promotional Fund SCS
8646. Provision - Matching Grant Applicat
8649. Parking Precinct Plan Mornington To
8654. Early Home Learning P'ship (PRC)
8669. Spatial Employment Strategy
8670. Mount Eliza Town Centre Plan
8671. Somerville Town Centre Plan
8674. Biodiversity Action Plan Modelling
8675. Stony Point Coastal Management/Fram
8676. Hastings Port Land Use and Transpor
8678. Township Design Guideline Brochures
8679. Heritage Review - Area 2
8706. Land Management Overlay Implementat
8724. Public Recreation Space Strategy
8726. Dromana Activity Centre Structure P
8731. Local Coastal Vulnerability Assessm
8732. Climate Change Community Engagement (Inc)
8732. Climate Change Community Engagement
8742. Community Engagement Policy & Guide
8751. WOL Rosebud West Family Access Proj
8755. Mornington S/Centre Promotional Sch
8757. WOL Iron Bar Project
8759. WOL Equipment Pilot
8760. Visitor Information Ctre Staffing
8761. M/ton Peninsula Branded Produce
Monthly Report November/December 2014
23,700
0
2,600
0
0
75,000
13,000
3,250
20,000
0
1,000
26,000
5,000
0
7,500
30,000
0
0
25,000
5,000
0
7,000
2,500
80,000
0
1,900
7,200
30,000
1,000
74
Actual
Y.T.D.
0
(2,000)
9,243
2,550
44,000
0
5,950
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(138)
6,324
0
0
79,872
0
783
40,000
5,776
Variance
Y.T.D
23,700
2,000
(6,643)
(2,550)
(44,000)
75,000
7,050
3,250
20,000
0
1,000
26,000
5,000
0
7,500
30,000
0
0
25,000
5,000
138
676
2,500
80,000
(79,872)
1,900
6,417
(10,000)
(4,776)
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
0
150,000
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
60,000
0
Forecast
Y.E.
47,400
0
5,200
0
0
150,000
26,000
6,500
40,000
30,000
2,000
52,000
10,000
15,000
14,900
104,000
15,000
60,000
50,000
10,000
0
7,000
5,000
161,900
0
1,900
14,400
60,000
40,000
Variance
Y.E.
(47,400)
0
(5,200)
0
0
0
(26,000)
(6,500)
(40,000)
(30,000)
(2,000)
(22,000)
(10,000)
(15,000)
(14,900)
(104,000)
(15,000)
(60,000)
(50,000)
(10,000)
0
(7,000)
(5,000)
(161,900)
0
(1,900)
(14,400)
0
(40,000)
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8762. Police Point Houses
8764. Mobility Maps
8767. Review Ticket Machines
8768. Implementation Positive Ageing
8777. Arts & Culture Strat Project
8778. Literacy Villages Project
8780. Local History Digitisation Project
8782. Reconciliation Action Plan
8783. Food Access Plan
8789. Biodiversity Action Plan
8790. Music Bursary Program
8793. Land Subject to Inundations Overlay
8795. Heart of R/Bud Precinct Plan
8799. Ranelagh Conservation Man Plan Impl
8802. External Website
8803. WOL FREEZA (D&A Free Entertainment) (Inc)
8803. WOL FREEZA (D&A Free Entertainment)
8805. Youth Services Replace Internet
8806. Community Grant-ArtsStream
8809. Marketing MPS to Nat Conference
8810. WOL Bushfire Planning Provision
8811. WOL Universal Access Planning & Cha
8818. WDF - Nepean - Cr H.Fraser
8822. WDF - Nepean - Cr T.Rodgers
8825. WOL Koories in the Kitchen
8828. Smart Phone App
8829. WOL Local Landcare Facil Initiative (Inc)
8829. WOL Local Landcare Facil Initiative
8842. Olympic Park Master Plan
Monthly Report November/December 2014
33,000
11,500
9,900
43,500
9,834
16,935
14,211
6,075
10,500
30,000
12,500
0
0
0
10,000
0
18,500
3,450
0
14,700
0
6,250
0
0
2,000
9,000
0
5,750
5,000
75
Actual
Y.T.D.
32,419
1,271
7,605
40,837
11,245
16,919
20,560
2,045
7,149
0
1,564
0
0
(37)
3,225
(15,031)
20,255
0
0
16,720
0
7,481
(1,500)
(1,500)
940
14,000
(35,675)
32,840
780
Variance
Y.T.D
581
10,229
2,295
2,663
(1,411)
16
(6,349)
4,030
3,351
30,000
10,936
0
0
37
6,775
15,031
(1,755)
3,450
0
(2,020)
0
(1,231)
1,500
1,500
1,060
(5,000)
35,675
(27,090)
4,220
Budget
Y.E.
28,000
37,000
0
87,000
40,000
64,000
40,000
15,000
25,000
0
25,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40,000
50,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.E.
33,000
33,300
9,900
87,000
44,300
72,400
37,200
17,300
20,000
60,000
25,000
15,000
45,000
18,000
20,900
0
37,000
6,900
0
111,700
6,300
12,500
0
0
3,500
18,000
0
11,500
10,500
Variance
Y.E.
(5,000)
3,700
(9,900)
0
(4,300)
(8,400)
2,800
(2,300)
5,000
(60,000)
0
(15,000)
(45,000)
(18,000)
(20,900)
0
(37,000)
(6,900)
40,000
(61,700)
(6,300)
(12,500)
0
0
(3,500)
(18,000)
0
(11,500)
(10,500)
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8845. WOL History of Rosebud West
8847. Peninsula Planning Statement (Inc)
8847. Peninsula Planning Statement
8848. Port Strategy Implications Study
8849. Tootgarook Wetland Management Plan
8852. Coastal Geotechnical Risk Assessmen
8857. Bushland Contracts Review
8858. Tidy Town Awards - Gala Dinner
8860. Mayoral Sustainability Awards
8863. Climate Adaption Plan Priorities
8867. Ten Year Kindergarten Strategy
8869. Indigenous Artefacts Assessment Pro
8870. Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
8871. Sus Communities Planning Framework
8877. WOL Smalltalk Program (Inc)
8877. WOL Smalltalk Program
8878. WOL Willum Warrain (Inc)
8878. WOL Willum Warrain
8881. Packaged Liquor Licences Research
8882. Road Safety Initiative Research an (Inc)
8882. Road Safety Initiative Research an
8885. Archibald Prize Exhibition (Inc)
8885. Archibald Prize Exhibition
8886. Econ Benefits - Port of Hastings
8892. WOL Metro Access Inclusive Respite
8893. WOL Equine Industry Study
8894. WOL MP Food Industry Reference Grp
8895. WOL Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
8896. WOL - Mornington Beach Water Assess
Monthly Report November/December 2014
5,000
(25,000)
25,800
0
44,900
3,000
26,400
3,000
5,000
42,250
2,000
4,300
5,000
3,500
0
2,000
(52,808)
64,000
5,000
0
25,000
0
0
2,200
1,550
1,600
900
7,500
6,350
76
Actual
Y.T.D.
0
(15,000)
4,075
0
25,442
3,122
0
2,186
5,000
3,195
1,392
601
208
0
(5,260)
0
(90,616)
75,445
4,904
(500)
17,980
(428,664)
358,394
2,523
913
699
961
4,506
7,210
Variance
Y.T.D
5,000
(10,000)
21,725
0
19,458
(122)
26,400
814
0
39,055
608
3,699
4,792
3,500
5,260
2,000
37,808
(11,445)
96
500
7,020
428,664
(358,394)
(323)
637
901
(61)
2,994
(860)
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
50,000
0
0
0
0
40,000
0
0
10,000
0
0
0
0
0
10,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.E.
16,200
(25,000)
51,600
27,800
89,800
40,000
52,800
3,000
5,000
84,500
4,000
14,300
10,000
10,700
0
4,600
(52,808)
180,808
10,000
0
50,000
0
0
2,200
3,100
1,600
13,900
15,000
12,700
Variance
Y.E.
(16,200)
25,000
(51,600)
(27,800)
(39,800)
(40,000)
(52,800)
(3,000)
(5,000)
(44,500)
(4,000)
(14,300)
0
(10,700)
0
(4,600)
52,808
(180,808)
0
0
0
0
0
(2,200)
(3,100)
(1,600)
(13,900)
(15,000)
(12,700)
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8897. Climate Discussion Presentation
8899. WOL Schoolies Week Project (Inc)
8899. WOL Schoolies Week Project
8900. Oral History Preservation Project
8901. Mornington Structure Plan
8902. Tyabb Airfield Precinct Plan
8903. Heritage Review - Area 3
8905. David Collings LC Business Plan
8906. Slope Stability Inclinometers
8907. Management of Closed Landfills
8908. Green Innovations
8909. Bay Trail Missing Links
8910. Safety Beach CMP - Stage 2
8911. Relief & Recovery Centre Plan
8912. Mton Park Local Area Traffic Strate
8913. Prevention of Violence Charter & AP (Inc)
8913. Prevention of Violence Charter & AP
8914. Place Planning
8915. Let's Talk About Alcohol
8916. Heritage Postcards Travelling Exhib
8917. Emergency Management Training
8918. Community Playgroup Initiative
8919. Southern Peninsula Arts Project
8920. Access & Equity Policy Implementati
8921. ANZAC Commemorative Naming Project
8950. WOL Tourism Brochure Development (Inc)
8950. WOL Tourism Brochure Development
8951. WOL Tourism Public Relations (Inc)
8951. WOL Tourism Public Relations
Monthly Report November/December 2014
10,376
0
2,000
5,000
0
7,500
0
4,000
0
0
5,200
24,999
12,500
18,000
9,850
0
2,000
41,500
2,000
1,609
11,000
6,800
30,955
6,000
950
(21,000)
9,000
(4,500)
20,000
77
Actual
Y.T.D.
17,691
(11,400)
7,070
0
0
0
0
7,000
0
7,429
5,200
12,029
17,500
2,626
3,283
(1,545)
1,210
46,261
0
209
5,925
0
28,377
3,336
150
(20,830)
20,043
(4,500)
19,207
Variance
Y.T.D
(7,315)
11,400
(5,070)
5,000
0
7,500
0
(3,000)
0
(7,429)
0
12,970
(5,000)
15,374
6,567
1,545
790
(4,761)
2,000
1,400
5,075
6,800
2,578
2,664
800
(170)
(11,043)
(0)
793
Budget
Y.E.
20,000
0
0
15,000
0
0
30,000
0
0
0
0
50,000
0
30,000
0
0
0
120,000
0
5,000
0
0
0
18,000
0
0
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.E.
21,400
0
3,300
15,000
80,000
30,000
0
9,500
20,000
100,000
5,200
50,000
25,000
30,000
19,700
0
4,300
120,000
4,300
5,000
23,000
13,600
75,100
16,200
1,900
(21,000)
21,000
(4,500)
29,500
Variance
Y.E.
(1,400)
0
(3,300)
0
(80,000)
(30,000)
30,000
(9,500)
(20,000)
(100,000)
(5,200)
0
(25,000)
0
(19,700)
0
(4,300)
0
(4,300)
0
(23,000)
(13,600)
(75,100)
1,800
(1,900)
21,000
(21,000)
4,500
(29,500)
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8952. WOL Tourism Exhibitions & TS (Inc)
8952. WOL Tourism Exhibitions & TS
8954. WOL Tourism Design & Artwork (Inc)
8954. WOL Tourism Design & Artwork
8955. WOL Tourism Advertising (Inc)
8955. WOL Tourism Advertising
8956. WOL MPT Industry (Inc)
8956. WOL MPT Industry
8957. WOL Tourism Directional Signage App (Inc)
8957. WOL Tourism Directional Signage App
8958. WOL Tourism Brochure Freight & Dist
8959. WOL Destination Mornington Peninsul (Inc)
8959. WOL Destination Mornington Peninsul
8960. Low Income Energy Efficiency Prgm (Inc)
8960. Low Income Energy Efficiency Prgm
8961. WOL Adopt A Hot Spot - Hastings (Inc)
8961. WOL Adopt A Hot Spot - Hastings
8962. WOL Walk To School
8964. WOL Smoking Bans Childrens Playgrou
8965. WOL Are You Ready? (Inc)
8965. WOL Are You Ready?
8966. WOL EPA Research Dumping (Inc)
8966. WOL EPA Research Dumping
8967. Forshore Community Engagement Revie
8968. Conservation Management Plans
8969. Road Asset Improvement Project
8970. Sustainability Festival at Briars
8971. F/shore Srvc & All Abilities Access
8972. Rye Foreshore Landscape Plan
Monthly Report November/December 2014
(3,000)
14,720
(30,000)
27,000
0
46,000
(337,000)
45,000
0
8,000
8,000
0
50,000
(24,000)
16,000
0
2,900
6,000
2,750
(110,000)
133,750
0
8,000
0
10,000
0
30,000
0
20,000
78
Actual
Y.T.D.
(3,819)
5,863
(57,945)
33,026
(8,309)
54,071
(315,158)
42,874
(125)
0
15,546
(161,750)
132,526
(22,572)
22,988
3,984
1,848
4,713
0
(110,000)
136,000
(7,149)
830
0
0
0
0
0
3,250
Variance
Y.T.D
819
8,857
27,945
(6,026)
8,309
(8,071)
(21,842)
2,126
125
8,000
(7,546)
161,750
(82,526)
(1,428)
(6,988)
(3,984)
1,052
1,287
2,750
0
(2,250)
7,149
7,170
0
10,000
0
30,000
0
16,750
Budget
Y.E.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
20,000
65,000
60,000
40,000
40,000
Forecast
Y.E.
(3,000)
28,000
(30,000)
69,000
0
92,000
(337,000)
339,005
0
16,000
16,045
0
52,000
(30,000)
30,000
0
5,800
12,100
5,500
(110,000)
133,750
0
16,000
30,000
20,000
0
60,000
40,000
40,000
Variance
Y.E.
3,000
(28,000)
30,000
(69,000)
0
(92,000)
337,000
(339,005)
0
(16,000)
(16,045)
0
(52,000)
30,000
(30,000)
0
(5,800)
(12,100)
(5,500)
110,000
(133,750)
0
(16,000)
0
0
65,000
0
0
0
Forecast
Y.T.D
Program
8973. Sthn Peninsula Arts Project
8974. C/Parks & Movable Dwellings Complia
8975. Training for CTC Groups & Committee
8976. L2P Vehicle for Briars Ward
8977. Community Harms Prevention Strategy
8978. Human Services Integrated Planning
8979. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Dating
8980. Development of Events Strategy
8981. Chisholm SMP Connect Contribution
8982. Agricultural Land Use Fact Sheets
8983. Arts & Culture Strategy Facilitator
8984. Mobile Visitor Information Vehicle
8985. Intl. Festival of Tennis Tournament
8986. Peninsula Explorer Bus
8987. Infrastructure Strategy OHS Plan
8988. Community Capital Projects Assistan
8989. Election Red Hill Ward (Inc)
8989. Election Red Hill Ward
8990. Place Making Grants
8991. WOL Villages of the Mornington Peni (Inc)
8991. WOL Villages of the Mornington Peni
8992. WOL - A Place to Call Home (Inc)
8993. Tjaegan Wilson-Blow Reconcil Award (Inc)
Monthly Report November/December 2014
79
Actual
Y.T.D.
Variance
Y.T.D
Budget
Y.E.
15,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
11,875
5,000
6,000
5,000
12,500
15,000
8,457
10,000
0
25,000
12,500
12,500
0
43,462
0
(5,000)
10,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,061
0
0
0
25,000
1,014
2,144
0
0
22,727
0
3,563
(2,574)
86,528
11,755
(5,161)
7,189
(20,000)
(1,856)
15,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
10,814
5,000
6,000
5,000
(12,500)
13,986
6,313
10,000
0
2,273
12,500
8,937
2,574
(43,066)
(11,755)
161
2,811
20,000
1,856
60,000
40,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
10,000
12,000
10,000
25,000
30,000
43,000
20,000
30,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
0
86,923
110,000
0
0
0
0
1,416,621
570,553
846,068
2,318,923
Forecast
Y.E.
0
40,000
10,000
10,000
22,500
10,000
12,000
10,000
25,000
30,000
40,000
20,000
30,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
0
86,923
0
(5,000)
10,000
0
0
Variance
Y.E.
60,000
0
0
0
2,500
0
0
0
0
0
3,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
110,000
5,000
(10,000)
0
0
4,504,923 (2,186,000)
ASSET CONVERSION PROGRAM
2014/2015 Approved Asset Sales
Property
14a Robinson Place Portsea
275 Forest Drive Mount Martha- easement
1 Kerry Avenue Mount Martha -road reserve
Total
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Type of Sale
Status
Date of Sale
Land
Road
Road
Complete
Complete
Complete
05.11.2014
31.10.2014
30.12.2014
Net Sale
Proceeds
$'000
462
6
5
473
80
STANDARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENT COMMENTARY
The year to date favourable variance is due to a number of variances across the organisation. The
tables below list some larger items (generally over/under $50k) that have contributed to the year to
date variances.
REVENUE
Rates and Charges
•
Year to date variance is favourable, by $883k primarily due to:
Item
Supplementary Valuations
Green Waste Opt In Service
YTD
Varianc
e
Fav / Unf
+ $808k
+ $75k
Fav
Fav
Reason
Additional supplementary rates received.
Additional bins supplied.
Statutory Fees
•
Year to date variance is favourable, by $313k primarily due to:
Item
Shire Rangers - Infringements
Environmental Health - Permits &
Licences
Building Surveyor - Permits &
Licences
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
+ $105k
Fav
+ $91k
Fav
+ $108k
Fav
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Reason
Increased fines issued due to improved
processes. Forecast to be adjusted at Mid Year
Review.
Increased fines issued due to improved
processes. Forecast to be adjusted at Mid Year
Review.
Increased fines issued due to improved
processes. Forecast to be adjusted at Mid Year
Review.
81
User Fees
•
Year to date variance is favourable, by $2,508k primarily due to:
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
Item
Parking & Launching Annual
Permits
Private Building W orks
Waste Disposal Tipping
Reason
+ $113k
Fav
Increase in boat ramp permits.
+ $50k
+ $427k
Fav
Fav
Increased number of fees and user charges.
Additional incomes received from tipping fees to be reviewed mid year. Cyclcial in nature.
Pelican Park
- $52k
Unf
Planning Compliance
Plant Contributions
+ $68k
- $34k
Fav
Unf
Archibald Prize Exhibition
+ $429k
Fav
Destination Mornington Peninsula
+ $154k
Fav
Reduced memberships due to local
competition.
Legal recovery received - timing
Reduced contributions received for plant
operations
Income from exhibition to be offset against
related capital works - (net income to be
transferred to capital)
Income from advertising sales not forecast.
+ $1.652m
Fav
Property Rental Income
- $48k
Unf
Special Charge Scheme: McCloud Group charge to residents (forecast income mid year
review)
Property income - timing/phasing
School Holiday Program
- $41k
Unf
School Holiday - timing/phasing
Special Charge Schemes
- $202k
Unf
Projects income remains outstanding on Baden
Powell, Old Mton Rd, Boundary Rd and
Elizabeth St - invoicing yet to occur
Special Charge Schemes
Contributions
• Year to date variance is favourable, by $419k primarily due to:
Item
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
Developers' Contributions
+ $97k
Fav
Implementation of Recreation
Master Plans - Bunguyan
Reserve
Civic Reserve
+ $126k
Fav
+ $76k
Fav
Bicycle Strategy
+ $40k
Fav
Prority Projects
+ $109k
Fav
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Reason
Contributions received towards recreation land
development.
Developer contributions received/timing
difference of forecast budget - on target
Additional funding received Table Tennis
Australia - Forecast additional expenditure mid
year review
Developer contributions towards path strategy
works - timing
Incomes received and not budgeted - forecast
mid year
82
Contributed Assets
• Year to date variance is unfavourable, by $1,099m primarily due to:
Item
Recreation Land Contribution
Contributions :
Roads/Infrastructure Assets
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
- $1.047m
Unf
- $52k
Unf
Reason
Less contributions from subdivisions than
expected - timing
Timing differnence - no year end impact
Grants - Recurrent
•
Year to date variance is favourable by $555k, primarily due to:
Item
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
School Crossing Supervisors'
subsidy
CCTV Mornington
- $117k
Unf
+ $200k
Fav
Asset Identification Program
Priority Project
+ 50k
+ 130k
Fav
Fav
Reason
Delay in receiving cash due to change of state
government.
Federal funding Mton - CCTV and Streetlighting
program
New funding received for project.
Additional project funding towards an
assortment of programs including Local
Landcare Program and W illum W arrain
Grants Capital
•
Year to date variance is favourable by $238k, primarily due to:
Item
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
Roads to Recovery 3 Program
- $529k
Unf
Mt Martha Life Saving Club
+ $450k
Fav
+ $60k
Fav
+ 64k
Fav
+ $120k
Fav
+ $23k
+ $21k
Fav
Fav
Tyabb FNC Netball Clubs
Moorooduc Primary School
Balnarring Recreation Reserve
Boneo Primary Schoo;
Premiers Reading Program
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Reason
Timing difference between the receipt of
funding and budgets phasing
Timing difference between the receipt of
funding and budgets phasing
Funding received - Country and Football
Program
Funding received - Linking Melbourne
Authority - traffic man/works
Funded Received - Department of Transport
and Planning Claim 1 - additional funding
received
Funded Received - TAC - funded path works
Funded - Reading books for early
learning/preschool age children
83
Interest
•
Year to date variance is unfavourable by $241k, primarily due to:
Item
Investment Interest Income
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
- $156k
Unf
Rates Interest Income
- $59k
Unf
Special Charge Scheme
- $29k
Unf
Reason
Timing of investment interest received phasing to be adjusted at Mid Year Review.
Corrections - Debtor/accounting entries timing.
Corrections - Debtor raisings to be completed
January, no bottom line effect.
EXPENDITURE
Salary
•
Year to date variance is unfavourable by $36k, primarily due to:
Item
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
Reason
Chief Executive
- $89k
Unf
Overlap of CEO and Director for replacement.
Customer Service
- $73k
Unf
Employee Overheads Oncosts
Employee Overheads Superannuation
Employee Overheads Defined Benefits
Statutory Planning - Normal
Wages
Statutory Planning - Casual
Wages
Shire Rangers
+ $417k
Fav
Additional backfill for long term sick leave/ and
additional hours provided
Timing difference.
+ $424k
Fav
Timing difference.
+ $94k
Fav
Timing difference.
+ $78k
Fav
Vacant positions.
- $83k
Unf
Use of casuals to backfill vacant positions.
+ $54k
Fav
Strategic Planning
Infrastructure Director
Asset Management
+ $54k
- $64k
- $76k
Fav
Unf
Unf
Project Management
Construction
Project Management
+ $54k
Fav
- $83k
Unf
HACC General - Normal
Wages
HACC General - Travel Time
- $136k
Unf
- $50k
Unf
Recreation Facilities
Development - Employee
Capital Recovery
Capital Recovery - (transfer
labour cost to capital/priority
works)
- $77k
Unf
Delay in recuitment/offset additional casual
salary expenditure.
Vacant positions.
Transition of directorship
Reallocation of personal - revised mid
year/reported January 2015
Delayed recruitment - offseting additional
casual labour employed
Delayed recruitment - offseting additional
casual labour employed
More service delivery than budgeted due to
demand.
More service delivery than budgeted due to
demand.
Accounting entry to transfer cost in capital
works projects. - timing
- $385k
Unf
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Timing difference - Transfer of cost to capital
works program/priority works program - no
bottom line effect year end
84
Materials and Services
•
Year to date variance is favourable by $2,687k, primarily due to:
Item
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
Reason
IT Operations - Maintenance
Computer
Attraction and Retention
$126k
Unf
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
$83k
Fav
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Rates Management - Banks
Charges
Rates Management - Debt
Property Planning Legal Fees
$63k
Fav
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
$107k
$134k
Fav
Fav
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
$150k
$72k
Fav
Fav
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
$45k
$40k
$37k
$38k
$40k
$58k
$30k
$1,437k
Fav
Fav
Fav
Fav
Fav
Fav
Fav
Fav
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Timing of expenditure - reprofile budget
Assorted minor works programs including
Living Rivers, Intergrated Catchment, Strategic
Plans, Martha Cove W orks - Review phasing
mid year/no year end impact anticipated
Street Lighting
Property Strategy Fire
Services
Waste Disposal Mulching
Governance - Photo Copier
Governance - Subscriptions
Plant and equipment
Foreshore Utilities W ater
Passive Recreaton W ater
Foreshore camping utilities
Priority W orks - Assorted
Program
Finance Costs
•
Year to date variance is favourable by $516k, primarily due to:
Item
Loan interest
Fav / Unf
YTD
Variance
+ $515k
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Fav
Reason
Accrued loan interest - year end accounting
adjustments 2013-14 - timing.
85
Other Expenses
•
Year to date variance is unfavourable by $82k, primarily due to:
Item
YTD
Fav / Unf
Reason
Variance
Animal Registration Contributions
Community Grants SES
Community Renewal Program
- $28k
Unf
Timing of registration payments - budget profile
- $55k
- $178k
Unf
Unf
Timing of payments
Funding received late 2013-14
Family Support Services subsidy paid
Strategic Planning - Statutory
+ $20k
Fav
Phasing - issue, no bottom line effect
+ 50k
Fav
Phasing - issue, no bottom line effect
Plant and Equipment Insurance
Placemaking Grants Paid
+ 29k
Fav
Phasing - issue, no bottom line effect
+ 27k
Fav
Phasing - issue, no bottom line effect
Monthly Report November/December 2014
86
Standard Statement of Financial Performance (Income Statement)
For the period ending December 2014
Forecast
Month
$'000
Actual
Month
$'000
Variance Forecast
Month
Y.T.D
$'000
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance
Y.T.D
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast
Y.E.
$'000
Variance Y.E.
$'000
Revenue from ordinary activities
Rates and Charges
Statutory Fees and Fines
User Fees
Contributions
Contributed Assets
Grants - Recurrent
Grants - Capital
Interest
Other Income
72
440
2,283
534
17
905
529
59
0
123
506
2,477
814
64
1,140
515
38
0
51
66
193
279
48
235
(14)
(21)
0
139,809
2,231
13,075
2,053
1,200
10,510
529
340
0
140,692
2,545
15,583
2,473
101
11,065
767
99
0
883
313
2,508
419
(1,099)
555
238
(241)
0
140,124
4,088
23,639
2,265
6,500
19,052
4,758
1,525
0
140,239
4,188
25,022
3,622
6,500
19,545
6,215
1,525
0
115
100
1,383
1,357
0
494
1,457
0
0
Total revenues
4,838
5,675
(837)
169,748
173,326
(3,578)
201,951
206,857
(4,906)
4,684
9,369
2,083
186
363
0
4,156
10,338
2,083
331
360
0
529
(969)
0
(144)
3
0
31,814
42,917
12,495
1,119
2,631
0
31,851
40,230
12,495
604
2,713
119
(36)
2,687
0
516
(82)
(119)
63,756
88,384
25,000
2,239
4,865
0
63,806
93,220
25,000
2,239
5,026
0
(51)
(4,836)
0
0
(161)
0
16,684
17,266
(582)
90,977
88,011
2,966
184,244
189,291
(5,048)
0
(0)
(0)
0
15
15
0
0
0
11,846
11,591
255
78,771
85,329
6,558
17,707
17,566
(142)
(11,846)
(11,591)
255
78,771
85,329
6,558
17,707
17,566
(142)
Expenses from ordinary activities
Employee Costs
Materials and Services
Depreciation and Amortisation
Finance Costs
Other Expenses
Asset Revaluations and Adjustments
Total expenses
Net Gain/(Loss) on Sale/Disp Assets
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Other comprehensive income
Other
Total comprehensive income for the year
Monthly Report November/December 2014
87
Income Statement (Net Cost)
For the period ending December 2014
Unit
Forecast
Month
$'000
Actual
Month
$'000
Variance
Month
$'000
Forecast
Y.T.D
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance
Y.T.D
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast
Y.E.
$'000
Variance
Y.E.
$'000
Recurrent
Strategic Planning
(150)
(155)
(5)
(952)
(847)
105
(1,920)
(1,911)
9
Statutory Planning
(304)
(220)
84
(2,178)
(1,988)
190
(4,145)
(4,108)
36
EPACS
(182)
(413)
(231)
(2,352)
(2,097)
256
(5,339)
(5,259)
80
Economic Development
(128)
(141)
(13)
(817)
(807)
10
(1,690)
(1,674)
16
(37)
(29)
8
(237)
(225)
12
(471)
(471)
0
(188)
(115)
73
(1,239)
(1,294)
(55)
(2,470)
(2,527)
(57)
(3,922)
(6,046)
(2,124)
(19,915)
(19,757)
158
(42,834)
(42,821)
12
(91)
(146)
(55)
(677)
(676)
1
(1,374)
(1,365)
9
(1,625)
(1,407)
218
(3,737)
(3,078)
658
(14,862)
(14,854)
8
(44)
(66)
(22)
(285)
(355)
(70)
(566)
(564)
2
Child Youth and Family Care
(333)
(346)
(13)
(2,977)
(2,867)
110
(5,358)
(5,478)
(120)
Aged and Disability Services
(397)
(415)
(19)
(3,134)
(3,369)
(235)
(5,562)
(5,562)
(0)
Recreation and Leisure
(418)
(322)
96
(1,692)
(1,362)
330
(5,439)
(5,420)
19
Libraries Arts and Culture
(501)
(467)
34
(2,298)
(2,225)
73
(5,548)
(5,588)
(40)
Director Sustainable Communities
(119)
(139)
(20)
(727)
(972)
(245)
(1,529)
(1,550)
(22)
Governance and Corporate Support
(548)
(514)
34
(3,397)
(3,402)
(5)
(5,353)
(5,314)
38
552
548
(4)
3,052
3,144
92
4,814
4,838
24
(211)
(260)
(49)
(1,671)
(1,795)
(124)
(2,856)
(2,784)
73
Finance
(99)
671
771
(757)
157
914
(2,440)
(2,432)
8
Director Sustainable Organisation
(41)
(38)
3
(269)
(270)
(1)
(533)
(532)
1
Communications
(55)
(162)
(107)
(526)
(612)
(86)
(1,154)
(1,148)
6
(155)
(160)
(5)
(599)
(511)
88
(1,766)
(1,710)
55
Corporate Planning & Projects
(45)
(18)
27
(323)
(333)
(10)
(657)
(637)
21
The CEO's Office
(45)
(46)
(1)
(294)
(371)
(77)
(587)
(587)
0
(9,086 )
(10,407 )
(1,321)
(48,000 )
(45,911 )
2,089 (109,637 ) (109,460 )
178
72
99
27
137,169
137,977
808
137,599
137,599
0
0
0
0
3,258
3,279
21
6,516
6,516
0
(2,083)
(2,083)
0
(12,495)
(12,495)
0
(25,000)
(25,000)
0
(500)
Director Sustainable Environment
Infrastructure Strategy
Infrastructure Maintenance
Infrastructure Project Management
Renewable Resources
Director Sustainable Infrastructure
Property and Valuation
Information Services
Team Support and Development
Unit Budgets
Rates
Grants Commission
Depreciation
Efficiency Savings
Interest (Net)
Recurrent Surplus / (Deficit)
0
0
0
0
0
0
500
0
(127)
(293)
(165)
(779)
(504)
275
(714)
(714)
0
(11,224 )
(12,683 )
(1,459)
79,153
82,346
3,193
9,265
8,942
(322)
529
515
(14)
529
767
238
4,758
6,215
1,457
0
0
0
0
1,450
1,450
0
1,270
1,270
522
811
289
2,028
2,332
304
2,263
3,590
1,327
0
(0)
(0)
0
15
15
0
0
0
(699)
(472)
227
(1,417)
(571)
846
(2,319)
(4,505)
(2,186)
(1,688)
Non-Recurrent
Capital Grants
Special Charge Schemes
Contributions
Profit/(Loss) on Sale of Assets
Priority Projects (Net)
Priority Works (Net)
(1,264)
(100)
1,164
(2,997)
(1,244)
1,753
(3,034)
(4,721)
Asset Revaluations and Adjustments
0
0
0
0
(119)
(119)
0
0
0
Other Income
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(913 )
753
(1,666 )
(1,857 )
2,630
(4,487 )
1,668
1,848
(181 )
(12,137 )
(11,930 )
207
77,296
84,976
7,680
10,932
10,791
(142)
Non-Recurrent Surplus / (Deficit)
Surplus / (Deficit) before Adjustments
New Subdivisions
Transfers From / To Reserves (Net)
Surplus / (Deficit)
17
64
48
1,200
101
(1,099)
6,500
6,500
0
275
275
0
275
252
23
275
275
0
(11,845 )
(11,591 )
254
78,771
85,329
6,558
17,707
17,566
(142)
Priority Projects (Net) and Priority Works (Net) include internal expenditure.
Monthly Report November/December 2014
88
C ASH FLOW STATEMENT COMMENTARY
In summary, the total cash used on a year to date basis for Operating Activities is $7.24M favourable
to forecast. This is a result of favourable variations in net cash flows from operating activities, due to
income received earlier than anticipated and lower expenditure payments to date than anticipated.
Further detail can be found in the Standard Statement of Financial Performance Section (operating
result) of this report.
A number of variances between Year to Date forecast and actual have arisen as a result of:
General Rates
Year to date receipts of General Rates are $883K more than year to date target, primarily due to rate
revenue being received earlier than anticipated.
User Charges and Other
Year to date user charges are favourable to forecast with a $2.82M variance primarily due to the
timing of income received.
Cash Contributions
Year to date contributions is favourable to forecast with a $420K variance, primarily due to additional
funding received for priority projects.
Government Grants
Year to date Government Grants is favourable to budget with a $793K variance due to additional
grant funding received for funded projects.
Interest on Receivables & Investments
Year to date interest is unfavourable to forecast with a $241K variance due to much lower than
anticipated cash investments held year to date compared to the equivalent period last year.
Employee Costs
Actual payments made to employees are $37K unfavourable to forecast.
Materials and Contracts
Payments to suppliers are less than anticipated by $2.69M mainly due to delays in priority works and
priority projects programs.
Other Expenses
Payments to suppliers are more than anticipated by $82K.
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
In summary, total cash used on a year to date basis for investing activities (purchase & sale of
assets) is unfavourable $5M to forecast. Expenditure on some capital works projects has occurred
as anticipated at this point in time.
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Year to date finance costs are $516K favourable to forecast. This is attributed to phasing of the
budget.
For the period ending 31st December 2014, the reported cash/investments balance was $12.86M.
Refer to the Balance Sheet Section Commentary of this report for more detail. It is anticipated that at
year end cash and investments will total $22.98m.
Monthly Report November/December 2014
89
Standard Statement of Cash Flows
for the period ending 31 December 2014
Forecast
Dec
$'000
Actual
Dec
$'000
Variance
Dec
$'000
Forecast
Y.T.D.
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance
Y.T.D.
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast
Y.E.
$'000
Variance
Y.E.
$'000
140,124
27,727
140,124
27,727
-
2,265
23,809
1,525
8,200
203,650
2,265
23,809
1,525
8,200
203,650
-
63,756
96,584
4,865
165,205
-
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts (inclusive of GST, wherever applicable)
General Rates
User Charges and Other
11,183
2,842
11,234
3,101
51
259
52,167
16,779
53,050
19,600
Cash Contributions
Government Grants
Interest
Net GST Refund
534
821
43
2,556
17,979
814
1,041
21
2,556
18,767
280
220
(22)
788
2,053
12,200
406
5,364
88,969
2,473
12,993
165
5,364
93,645
Payments(inclusive of GST, wherever applicable)
Employee Costs
4,210
Materials and Contracts
3,729
Other Expenses
357
8,296
3,682
4,699
355
8,736
528
(970)
2
(440)
32,965
55,525
2,614
91,104
33,002
52,839
2,696
88,537
(37)
2,686
(82)
2,567
63,756
96,584
4,865
165,205
9,683
10,031
348
(2,135)
5,108
7,243
38,445
38,445
-
2,197
4,468
267
40
6,972
1,221
2,503
189
40
3,953
976
1,965
78
3,019
5,496
11,106
922
(19)
17,505
6,614
10,531
857
(19)
17,983
(1,118)
575
65
(478)
33,967
-
33,967
-
-
Net Cash Inflows / (Outflows)
from Operating Activities
883
2,821
420
793
(241)
4,676
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Payments for
Land and Buildings
Infrastructure Assets
Plant, Furniture and Equipment
Sundry Payables
Proceeds from
Sale of Land and Buildings
Sale of Plant, Furniture and Equipment
Sundry Receivables
Net Cash Inflows / (Outflows)
from Investing Activities
(4,626)
-
399
(4,626) 399
5,025
5,025
(4,609)
-
883
29
(4,609) 912
5,492
29
5,521
33,967
33,967
-
-
-
-
-
(11,598)
(3,554)
8,044
(22,114)
(17,071)
5,043
(33,967)
(33,967)
-
Finance Costs
(187)
(330)
143
(1,581)
(1,065)
516
(2,239)
(2,239)
-
Proceeds from Borrowings
Repayment of Borrowings
Repayment of Finance Leases
Movement in Deposits and Bonds
(264)
(213)
(264)
(213)
-
(2,372)
(73)
(365)
(2,372)
(73)
(365)
-
2,000
(5,111)
(75)
-
2,000
(5,111)
(75)
-
-
(664)
(807)
(143)
(4,391)
(3,875)
516
(5,425)
(5,425)
-
(28,640)
(15,838)
12,802
(947)
(947)
-
28,698
28,698
-
23,927
23,927
-
58
12,860
22,980
22,980
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Inflows / (Outflows)
from Financing Activities
Net Increase / (Decrease)
in Cash Held
(2,579)
5,670
8,249
Cash at Beginning of Period
Cash at End of Period
12,802
Monthly Report November/December 2014
90
-
BALANCE SHEET COMMENTARY
Current Assets
As at the end of December the balance of current assets was $138M including:
•
Cash/Investments $12.86M and includes:
Item
Balance
Cash
Investments
$3.54M
$9.32M
Reason
Cash $3.52M, Petty Cash $17K
General $8.8M, Hillview $477K
Total Cash/Investments has increased by $5.6M during December.
•
Receivables $117M and includes:
Item
Balance
Rates Debtors
Other Debtors
$118M
$3.05M
Special Charge Schemes
Sundry Debtors
$1.39M
$2.89M
GST
Land Sales
$395K
$4.63M
Reason
Rates
Perin Court $977k less provision for doubtful
debts $757K, and Pensioner Rates $2.51M
Various Special Charge Schemes.
Grants & Subsidies $1.11M, Tipping $474K,
garbage bins $75K and Infrastructure
Maintenance $113K.
Net Goods & Services Tax refund.
Total Receivables have decreased by $10.4M during December.
•
Other Current Assets $8.04M and includes:
Item
Balance
Inventories
$130K
Other
Assets Held for Sale
$979K
$6.93M
Reason
Delivered Meals $28K, Nursery $75K, Golf
Course $27K.
Accrued Income
Properties ready for sale
Total other assets have increased by $425K during December.
Non-Current Assets
As at the end of December the balance of Non-Current Assets was $1,988M
Item
Investments - Non-Cash
Receivables
Land and Buildings
Plant Furniture and Equipment
Reason
$8K
Shares in MAPS $2K and Rye Community
Bank $5.5K
Special Charge Schemes.
Land and Buildings.
Plant, furniture, library bookstock, Artworks and
IT equipment.
Roads, Drains and Other Infrastructure Assets.
$535K
$924M
$6.52M
Infrastructure
$1,044M
Intangibles
Monthly Report November/December 2014
Balance
$1.3M
91
Information Technology.
Current Liabilities
As at the end of December the balance of current liabilities was $40M including:
Item
Balance
Payables
$25.6M
Interest - Bearing Liabilities
Provisions
$2.75M
$11.7M
Reason
Employee Costs $870K, Creditors Control
$7.14M, Fire Services Levy $17M, Deposits
and Bonds $2.96M
Borrowings Loans $2.75M
Long Service Leave $6.87M, Annual Leave
$4.41M and other Provisions $391K.
Non-Current Liabilities
As at the end of December the balance of non-current liabilities was $37.1M. This amount represents
Council’s long term liabilities including borrowings leases and employee provisions that are not
required to be repaid during 2014/2015.
Item
Balance
Interest Bearing Liabilities
Provisions
$32.3M
$4.79M
Reason
Borrowings $32.3M
Long Service Leave $2.56M, Cell Capping
$1.68M and Net Gain $550K
Equity
As at the end of December the balance of equity was $2.049M.
This amount is represented by:
Item
Balance
Accumulated Surplus
Asset Revaluation Reserve
Other Reserves
Monthly Report November/December 2014
$995M
$1,065M
$861K
92
Reason
Accumulated Surplus.
Asset Revaluation Reserve.
Sustainable Energy Fund $386K
Recreation Land Reserve $350K and
Municipal Emergency Fund $400K
Standard Statement of Financial Position
(Balance Sheet)
as at 31st December 2014
as at
Jun 12
$ '000
as at
Jun 13
$ '000
as at
Jun 14
$ '000
as at
Nov 14
$ '000
as at
Dec 14
$ '000
Month
Movement
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast
Y.E.
$'000
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
30,242
33,305
28,698
7,190
12,860
22,980
22,980
Trade and Other Receivables
11,824
12,840
14,157
127,919
117,480
10,439
11,038
11,038
146
122
130
130
130
-
162
162
1,348
1,348
Inventories
(5,670)
Other
1,684
1,399
1,565
555
980
Assets Held for sale
7,871
11,121
6,937
6,937
6,937
-
-
-
51,767
58,787
51,487
142,731
138,387
4,344
35,528
35,528
8
8
8
8
8
-
8
8
Total Current Assets
(425)
Non-Current Assets
Other Financial Assets
Receivables
1,318
887
535
535
535
-
970
970
937,693
945,422
926,162
930,105
926,548
3,557
981,562
981,562
7,395
7,086
6,547
6,581
6,618
(37)
7,320
7,320
974,320
1,021,850
1,050,288
1,052,793
1,053,199
(406)
1,034,690
1,034,690
1,263
1,333
1,352
1,349
1,347
2
1,200
1,200
Total Non-Current Assets
1,921,997
1,976,586
1,984,892
1,991,371
1,988,255
3,116
2,025,750
2,025,750
Total Assets
1,973,764
2,035,373
2,036,379
2,134,102
2,126,642
7,460
2,061,278
2,061,278
13,884
22,735
21,685
21,340
25,611
(4,271)
5,207
16,339
5,194
3,012
2,748
Provisions
11,527
12,469
12,408
11,699
Total Current Liabilities
30,618
51,543
39,287
36,051
42,991
26,060
32,348
32,348
3,092
3,599
3,748
4,645
Total Non-Current Liabilities
46,083
29,659
36,096
Total Liabilities
76,701
81,202
856,720
Property
Plant, Furniture and Equipment
Infrastructure
Intangibles
Current Liabilities
Payables
16,114
16,114
264
4,969
4,969
11,672
27
12,322
12,322
40,031
(3,980)
33,405
33,405
32,348
-
29,384
29,384
4,796
(151)
2,882
2,882
36,993
37,144
(151)
32,266
32,266
75,383
73,044
77,175
(4,131)
65,671
65,671
874,333
895,163
995,249
983,383
11,866
915,769
915,769
1,038,830
1,079,087
1,064,949
1,064,948
1,064,948
-
1,079,838
1,079,838
1,513
751
884
1,136
(275)
-
-
Total Equity
1,897,063
1,954,171
1,960,996
2,061,058
2,049,467
11,591
1,995,607
1,995,607
Total Liabilites and Equity
1,973,764
2,035,373
2,036,379
2,134,102
2,126,642
7,460
2,061,278
2,061,278
Interest-bearing Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Interest-bearing Liabilities
Provisions
Equity
Accumulated Surplus
Asset Revaluation Reserve
Other Reserves
Monthly Report November/December 2014
93
861
Standard Statement of Capital Works
For the period ending December 2014
Forecast
Month
$'000
Actual
Month
$'000
Variance Forecast
Month
Y.T.D
$'000
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance
Y.T.D
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast Variance
Y.E.
Y.E.
$'000
$'000
Capital Works Area
Land
Buildings
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Drainage
Infrastructure - Other
Plant
Furniture and Equipment
Information Technology
Artworks
Library Bookstock
0
2,211
2,873
688
907
21
49
0
3
193
4
1,230
1,832
385
286
38
25
0
41
86
(4)
981
1,040
303
621
(18)
24
0
(37)
107
0
5,760
6,816
2,466
1,824
75
98
17
7
720
92
6,786
6,644
2,434
1,453
76
77
39
38
622
(92)
(1,026)
172
32
371
(1)
20
(22)
(32)
98
350
10,128
12,872
3,760
3,845
268
195
0
13
1,300
350
14,575
21,110
4,707
5,970
474
273
17
13
1,504
0
(4,447)
(8,237)
(947)
(2,125)
(206)
(78)
(17)
0
(204)
Total Capital Works
6,944
3,927
3,018
17,782
18,261
(479)
32,731
48,993
(16,262)
230
2,914
691
3,110
104
1,625
282
1,916
125
1,289
409
1,194
737
6,220
1,750
9,075
647
5,198
1,552
10,864
90
1,021
198
(1,788)
1,076
11,375
4,223
16,057
3,076
17,050
5,758
23,110
(1,999)
(5,675)
(1,535)
(7,053)
6,944
3,927
3,018
17,782
18,261
(479)
32,731
48,993
(16,262)
Types of Capital Works
Expansion
Upgrade
New
Renewal
Total Capital Works
Monthly Report November/December 2014
94
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE STATEMENT COMMENTARY
The Corporate Performance Statement is a hybrid of the Standard Statement of Financial
Performance and Standard Statement of Cash Flows.
This statement is designed to assist in understanding the cash implications of budget decisions, and
therefore, excludes non-cash items such as depreciation and income by way of new subdivision
assets passed to Council.
We stress that this reporting is our own ‘layman’s’ approach and is designed to assist those who may
not totally understand accounting practice to come to generally understand our budget. For those
more financially inclined, the budget according to Australian Accounting Standards is also included in
this report.
The results of the normal operations of Council are shown as Funds Available.
The second quarter review is now being completed, and will be reported in January.
As can be seen on the Corporate Performance Statement following, Council has a $6,452m
favourable result to budget as a result of normal operations. This is primarily due to timing of
expenditure across the Groups
Capital expenditure is $479k unfavourable to date as projects are deferred or payments not made in
line with budget phasing.
As is usually the case at this time of the year, we are working through a range of variations in both
revenue and expenses across unit budgets. It is proposed to present the formal mid year budget
review to Council in January, and as such, no budget variations are reported in this report. Any
variations will be managed within our broader financial framework, ensuring again an underlying
surplus at year end, as is our long-established practice
Monthly Report November/December 2014
95
Corporate Performance Statement
For the period ending December 2014
Forecast
Month
$'000
Income
Rates
Grants and Subsidies
User Charges
Grants Commission
Interest Income
Other Income
Expenses
Sustainable Environment
Sustainable Infrastructure
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Organisation
The CEO's Office
Efficiency Savings
Interest Expense
Funds available
Actual
Month
$'000
Variance
Month
$'000
Forecast
Y.T.D
$'000
Actual
Y.T.D.
$'000
Variance
Y.T.D
$'000
Budget
Y.E.
$'000
Forecast
Y.E.
$'000
Variance
Y.E.
$'000
72
893
2,723
0
59
0
123
1,010
2,972
0
38
0
51
117
248
0
(21)
0
139,809
6,784
15,187
3,258
340
0
140,692
6,769
15,965
3,279
99
0
883
(15)
778
21
(241)
0
140,124
12,535
27,730
6,516
1,525
0
140,239
12,541
27,822
6,516
1,525
0
115
6
93
0
0
0
3,747
4,142
395
165,379
166,805
1,426
188,431
188,644
213
1,301
6,630
2,749
1,637
385
0
186
1,408
9,025
2,793
724
470
0
331
(107)
(2,395)
(44)
913
(85)
0
(144)
8,648
32,213
18,925
10,568
2,258
0
1,119
8,455
32,311
19,020
9,274
2,374
0
604
193
(98)
(95)
1,294
(116)
0
516
16,952
71,550
37,066
21,673
5,186
(500)
2,239
16,902
71,695
37,131
21,630
5,105
0
2,239
50
(145)
(66)
44
82
(500)
0
12,889
14,752
(1,863)
73,731
72,038
1,692
154,166
154,702
(536)
(9,142)
(10,610)
(1,468)
91,648
94,766
3,119
34,265
33,942
(322)
167
(426)
(6)
0
(699)
(1,264)
(6,944)
529
522
0
0
0
0
(263)
0
0
(472)
(91)
(3,927)
515
811
0
0
0
(167)
162
6
0
227
1,174
3,018
(14)
289
0
0
0
1,000
(2,554)
(37)
0
(1,417)
(2,997)
(17,782)
529
2,028
0
0
0
0
(2,372)
(73)
0
(574)
(1,190)
(18,261)
767
2,332
1,450
0
23
(1,000)
183
(36)
0
843
1,808
(480)
238
304
1,450
0
23
2,000
(5,111)
(75)
0
(2,319)
(3,034)
(32,731)
4,758
2,263
0
0
0
2,000
(5,111)
(75)
0
(4,505)
(4,721)
(48,993)
6,215
3,590
1,270
0
311
0
0
0
0
(2,186)
(1,688)
(16,262)
1,457
1,327
1,270
0
311
(8,123)
(3,428)
4,695
(21,231)
(17,898)
3,333
(34,249)
(50,018)
(15,770)
(17,265)
(14,038)
3,227
70,417
76,869
6,452
16
(16,076)
(16,092)
5,521
0
0
0
11,601
0
11,601
0
562
562
0
Capital and priority works and services
New Borrowings
Debt Servicing Principal
Lease Payments
Defined Benefits Superannuation Lia
Priority Projects (Net)
Priority Works (Net)
Capital Expenditure
Capital Grants
Capital Contributions
Special Charge Schemes
Special Charge Schemes
Transfers from reserves
Operating Result
Non-operating
Asset Sales
Transfer to land acquisition reserve
0
0
5,024
0
5,024
0
0
0
5,521
Projects funded in previous years
Result
(17,265)
(9,014)
8,251
70,417
82,390
11,972
578
(3,914)
(4,492)
0
0
0
0
0
(23)
23
0
0
(311)
(311)
0
(17,265)
(9,014)
8,251
70,417
82,366
11,949
578
(4,225)
4,803
Transfers from reserves
Other non-cash adjustments
Cash surplus/(deficit)
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KEY FINANCIAL STATUS INDICATORS
BORROWINGS
Principal
Debt
Loan
Financial
Principal
Debt
New
Paid
Principal
No.
Institution
1 July 2014
Borrowings
2014/2015
30 June 2015
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
5
National Australia Bank
712
-
712
-
6
National Australia Bank
249
-
98
151
7
National Australia Bank
230
-
60
170
8
National Australia Bank
1,126
-
-
1,126
9
National Australia Bank
974
-
146
828
10
Commonwealth Bank
1,213
-
-
1,213
11
Commonwealth Bank
4,590
-
323
4,267
12
Commonwealth Bank
4,631
-
270
4,361
13
Commonwealth Bank
3,081
-
163
2,918
14
Commonwealth Bank
1,953
-
95
1,858
15
Bendigo Bank
2,220
-
-
2,220
16
Bendigo Bank
2,380
-
-
2,380
17
18
National Australia Bank
Commonwealth Bank
2,634
11,465
-
-
2,634
11,465
37,458
-
1,867
35,591
LEASES
Principal
Debt
Lease
Financial
Principal
Debt
New
Paid
Principal
No.
Institution
1 July 2014
Leases
2014/2015
30 June 2015
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
North
CBFC
17
-
17
-
South1
CBFC
9
-
9
-
South2
CBFC
18
-
18
-
South3
CBFC
30
-
29
1
74
-
73
1
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